LORDLING

Etymology

Noun

lordling (plural lordlings)

An unimportant or petty lord.

A young lord.

Anagrams

• drolling

Source: Wiktionary


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

Definition: A little or insignificant lord. Goldsmith.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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