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hushling

noun

Etymology

From hush + -ling.

  1. inherited from huschen
  2. suffixed as hushling — “hush + ling”

Definitions

  1. a term of endearment

    • Had borne her life-companion to the grave; And by her smiled the new-made mother, proud To show her hushling baby to the women, While sage advice was poured into her ears, […]
    • Sleep, hushling, sleep ; Peace, restless one ; Arms for a cradle, My little son !
    • Make haste then, hushling, have a suppliant's care To claim what falls your way compassionate, A beggar's ransom, […]

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA