newling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who is new (to something); a newcomer; a novice; a newbie.

Word forms

newling newlings

Etymology

From new + -ling. Cognate with Dutch nieuweling (“a novice, beginner”), German Neuling (“a novice”).

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