Yetling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Yetling is a noun meaning (UK, chiefly Scotland, obsolete) Cast iron.
Meaning
(UK, chiefly Scotland, obsolete) Cast iron.
More Meanings
- (UK, chiefly Scotland, by extension) A small cauldron, or rounded pot, typically, but not always, made of cast iron.
- (UK, chiefly Scotland) A small cast iron ball.
Example Sentences
A bronze yetling, or tripod caldron, with an angular handle at each side.
Rollers are of different kinds, stone, yetling, wood. Each of these has its advantages.
Scots ploughs, very neatly made, and covered with yetling, are the only kind used in this parish.
Mother had lifted the yetling off the fire, and left it there," pointing to the middle of the room ; " and she comes running along and tumbles in.
Word Forms
- yetlings
- yetlin
Synonyms for yetling
Depending on context, synonyms include yet.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include yetlin, orling, teinland, laithe, yoldring, townling.
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