kitling

English

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) Any young animal, especially a kitten; kit.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English kiteling (kit, kitten) derived from Old Norse ketlingr (kitten) suffix from English cat (former derogatory term for a person).

Origin

English

cat

Gloss

former derogatory term for a person

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