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Meaning of Catling
A catling refers to a young or immature cat.
Definitions
- A young cat, especially one that is not yet fully grown
- * A colloquial or informal term used to refer to a young cat
Etymology of Catling
The word "catling" is derived from the Old English word "catt" or "cat", which referred to a domesticated cat, and the suffix "-ling", which is a diminutive form used to indicate youth or small size
Historically, the term has been used to refer to a young or immature cat, and has been in use since the 15th century
Example Uses
- The catling was playing with a ball of yarn, chasing it around the room with glee
- * The animal shelter had a litter of catlings that needed to be adopted
- * The catling curled up in my lap and fell asleep, purring contentedly