noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A singleton; maverick; a single or only child. rare

   "Considering how she was humoured, when a oneling, I think her behaviour is extraordinary."

Synonyms

All synonyms

only childonly child

Example

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"Considering how she was humoured, when a oneling, I think her behaviour is extraordinary."

Etymology

From one + -ling. Cognate with Dutch eenling, German Einling.

Related phrases

only child

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