headling

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) An equal; a fellow; mate.
  • (obsolete) A chieftain.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English hedling inherited from Old English hēafodling (fellow-servant, an equal) affix from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast).

Origin

English

head

Gloss

-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast

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