oneling

English

Etymology

From one +‎ -ling. Cognate with Dutch eenling, German Einling.

Noun

oneling

1. (rare) A singleton; maverick; a single or only child.
   • 1823, John Cole, Herveiana:

     Considering how she was humoured, when a oneling, I think her behaviour is extraordinary.

Anagrams

• elongin, gelonin, ingenol, lignone