English
heanling
Heanling comes from Middle English heanling.
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500heanling
- Englishearliest quotation 1977same form
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500heanling
- Englishearliest quotation 1977same form
Earliest quotation: 1977, Susan Kelz Sperling: “Tenderis opened the door to find no heanlings huddling…”
Every English word from Middle English heanling
Today it means
noun A base, abject, or humble person; a wretch.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Middle English heanling / heanling