English edit

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈwɪðə(ɹ)lɪŋ/

Etymology 1 edit

From Old English wiþerling, equivalent to wither- (against) +‎ -ling.

Noun edit

witherling (plural witherlings)

  1. (obsolete) An opponent, enemy, or adversary.

Etymology 2 edit

From wither (to wilt) +‎ -ling.

Noun edit

witherling (plural witherlings)

  1. One who or that which is withered or decrepit.