hirlyng

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Middle English

Etymology

From Old English hȳrling, from Proto-West Germanic *hūʀijuling; equivalent to hire (wages) +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation

Noun

hirlyng

  1. (Late Middle English, hapax) hireling

Descendants

  • English: hireling

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