• Birdling

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /ˈbɜɹd.lɪŋ/

    Origin

    From bird + -ling.

    Full definition of birdling

    Noun

    birdling

    (plural birdlings)
    1. A little bird; birdie; a nestling.
      • 1872, John Hay, et al., Not Pretty, But Precious Chapter , Clasped, love, close to thy heart, thy birdling Foldeth her wings in peace-- Trusts, love! feeling nor cold nor shadow, Finding at last her ease, From fear a safe release, Heart's love, with thee."
      • 1913, John L. Stoddard, Poems Chapter , Nay, fear not, birdling! let me gently Uplift and hold thee in my hand; Thou gazest on me so intently, Thou must my motive understand.

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