"hushling" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From hush + -ling. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|hush|ling}} hush + -ling Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} hushling (plural not attested)
  1. a term of endearment Tags: no-plural

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          "ref": "1911, Charles Joseph MacConaghy Phillips, Back Home",
          "text": "Had borne her life-companion to the grave;\nAnd by her smiled the new-made mother, proud\nTo show her hushling baby to the women,\nWhile sage advice was poured into her ears, […]",
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          "text": "Sleep, hushling, sleep ;\nPeace, restless one ;\nArms for a cradle,\nMy little son !",
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          "ref": "1953, Harold Vinal, Voices - Issues 150-155",
          "text": "Make haste then, hushling, have a suppliant's care\nTo claim what falls your way compassionate,\nA beggar's ransom, […]",
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          "ref": "2010, Mike Allen, Marie Brennan, Tori Truslow, Clockwork Phoenix 3",
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