westerling

noun

west·​er·​ling
ˈwestərliŋ,
-təl-,
-tᵊl-
plural -s
archaic
: westerner

Word History

Etymology

obsolete English wester western + English -ling

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of westerling was in 1630

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“Westerling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/westerling. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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