Old English edit

Etymology edit

From Proto-West Germanic *hūʀijuling. Equivalent to hȳr +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈxyːr.linɡ/, [ˈhyːrˠ.liŋɡ]

Noun edit

hȳrling m

  1. hireling, one who works for hire

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Descendants edit

  • Middle English: hirlyng