Otherling

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    One who is different from others; someone or something possessing unique qualities; an exception; dissident.

    "When is Tellus to give her dear fosterling her adaptable, rational, elect and plucked-out otherling a reasonable chance?"

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"When is Tellus to give her dear fosterling her adaptable, rational, elect and plucked-out otherling a reasonable chance?"

Etymology

From other + -ling.

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