"petling" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: petlings [plural]
Etymology: pet + -ling Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pet|-ling|id2=diminutive}} pet + -ling Head templates: {{en-noun}} petling (plural petlings)
  1. term of affection or endearment; darling.

Inflected forms

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