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Overling

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Overling is a noun meaning (UK dialectal) A ruler; master.

Meaning

(UK dialectal) A ruler; master.

More Meanings

  1. (rare) A superior.

Example Sentences

But the idle-minded overlings who quibbled while they died, …
Reflex laughs from the underlings present, though only grim smiles from the overlings.

Word Forms

Antonyms for overling

Common opposites include underling.

underling

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include superoverlord, overking, overrider, overqueen, overlady, overbearer.

superoverlordoverkingoverrideroverqueenoverladyoverbeareroverlordoverdeitysuperioroverpowerersuperioursupersessorovershadoweradvantageoverlordlinesssuperiorateoverlordshipoverjudgehigher-up

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