FATLING

Etymology

Noun

fatling (plural fatlings)

A young animal (especially a calf or lamb) which has been fattened for slaughter.

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


Fat"ling, n. Etym: [Fat + -ling.]

Definition: A calf, lamb, kid, or other young animal fattened for slaughter; a fat animal; -- said of such animals as are used for food. He sacrificed oxen and fatlings. 2 Sam. vi. 13.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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