heanling

English

Etymology

From Middle English heanling, equivalent to hean +‎ -ling.

Noun

heanling (plural heanlings)

1. (rare) A base, abject, or humble person; a wretch.
   • 1977, Susan Kelz Sperling, Poplollies and bellibones:

     Tenderis opened the door to find no heanlings huddling in hudder-mudder, preparing to wreak havoc with their devilshine.