otherling

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noun

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

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Meanings

nounotherling (plural otherlings)

plural otherlings

  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?

    1992, David Jones, John Matthias, Selected Works of David Jones
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    " [...] My little otherling." As he untied her leash and led her out of the kitchen and through the large waiting room, Dr. Homlin explained. He seemed to enjoy the sound of his own voice.

    2006, Deborah Mercier, The Cat and the Canvas

Origin

From other + -ling.

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APA

otherling. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/otherling

MLA

“otherling.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/otherling. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “otherling,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/otherling.

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