underling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.
  2. A low, wretched person.

Pronunciation

/ˈʌndɚlɪŋ/ en-us-underling.ogg

Word forms

underling underlings

Etymology

From Middle English underling, from Old English underling. By surface analysis, under + -ling.

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