yetling

noun

yet·​ling
ˈyetlə̇n,
-liŋ
variants or less commonly yetlin
-lə̇n
plural -s
1
chiefly Scottish : a usually cast-iron pot
2
chiefly Scottish
a
: something made of cast iron
b

Word History

Etymology

Middle English yetling, from yeten, yetten to pour, found, cast (from Old English gēotan) + -ling

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“Yetling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yetling. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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