birdling

Etymology

From bird + -ling.

noun

  1. A little bird; birdie; a nestling (young bird, baby bird).
    Clasped, love, close to thy heart, thy birdling Foldeth her wings in peace-- Trusts, love! feeling nor cold nor shadow, Finding at last her ease, From fear a safe release, Heart's love, with thee." 1872, John Hay et al., Not Pretty, But Precious
    Nay, fear not, birdling! let me gently Uplift and hold thee in my hand; Thou gazest on me so intently, Thou must my motive understand. 1913, John L. Stoddard, Poems

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