oneling

noun

oneling

noun

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

1

Rare A singleton; maverick; a single or only child.

  • Considering how she was humoured, when a oneling, I think her behaviour is extraordinary.1823, John Cole, Herveiana:

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