Definition of ling
1
:any of various fishes (such as a hake or burbot) of the cod family
2
:lingcod
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Origin and Etymology of ling
Middle English; akin to Dutch leng ling, Old English lang long
Origin and Etymology of ling
Middle English, from Old Norse lyng
Origin and Etymology of -ling
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old English -ing
Origin and Etymology of -ling
Middle English -ling (from Old English), -linges (from -ling + -es -s); akin to Old High German -lingūn -ling, Old English lang long
LING Defined for English Language Learners
-ling
noun suffix
Definition of -ling for English Language Learners
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: one connected with or having the quality of
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: young, small, or minor one
LING Defined for Kids
-ling
noun suffix
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ling
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Definition of -ling for Students
1
:one associated with
- nestling
2
:young, small, or minor one
- duckling
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