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otherling

otherling noun: one who is different from others; someone or something possessing unique qualities; an exception; dissident.

Noun

otherling (plural otherlings)

  1. One who is different from others; someone or something possessing unique qualities; an exception; dissident.
    • When is Tellus to give her dear fosterling her adaptable, rational, elect and plucked-out otherling a reasonable chance?1992, David Jones, John Matthias, Selected Works of David Jones
    • " [...] My little otherling." As he untied her leash and led her out of the kitchen and through the large waiting room, Dr. Homlin explained. He seemed to enjoy the sound of his own voice.2006, Deborah Mercier, The Cat and the Canvas

Forms of otherling

pluralotherlings

Origin of otherling

From other + -ling.

Questions about otherling

What does otherling mean?
Otherling means one who is different from others; someone or something possessing unique qualities; an exception; dissident.
What part of speech is otherling?
Otherling is a noun.
What is the plural of otherling?
The plural of otherling is otherlings.

Words near otherling in the dictionary

  1. otherkinity
  2. otherkins
  3. otherkith
  4. otherlandish
  5. otherliness
  6. otherling
  7. otherlings
  8. otherlink
  9. otherlinks
  10. otherly
  11. otherly abled

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