deorling
Old English
Alternative forms
- dērling, dȳrling, dīorling
Etymology
From dēore + -ling. Compare Old Norse dýrlingr.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈdeːo̯r.linɡ/, [ˈdeːo̯rˠ.liŋɡ]
Noun
dēorling m (nominative plural dēorlingas)
- a favourite; darling
Inflection
Declension of deorling (strong a-stem)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | dēorling | dēorlingas |
| accusative | dēorling | dēorlingas |
| genitive | dēorlinges | dēorlinga |
| dative | dēorlinge | dēorlingum |
Descendants
- Middle English: derling, darlyng
- English: darling; dearling
- Scots: derling, darling