catling

English

/ˈkætlɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) A little cat; a kitten.
  • catgut; a catgut string
  • (surgery) A double-edged, sharp-pointed dismembering knife.

Etymology

Suffix from English cat (former derogatory term for a person).

Origin

English

cat

Gloss

former derogatory term for a person

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