Gadling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡæd.lɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gadling is a noun meaning A roving vagabond; one who roams.
Meaning
A roving vagabond; one who roams.
More Meanings
- A man of humble condition; a fellow; a low fellow; lowborn. Originally comrade or companion in a good sense, but later used in reproach.
- A spike on a gauntlet; a gad.
- (obsolete) A companion in arms; fellow; comrade.
Example Sentences
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“Pest on him!” said De Aquila. “I have more to do than to shiver in the Great Hall for every gadling the King sends. Left he no word?”
I'm delighted to see you. You're as brown, my gadling, as though you had returned from another journey to the East with Jean de Village.
Word Forms
- gadlings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include companion, pot-companion, musketeer, goadster, cupman, gossip.
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