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† ˈearlings, n. pl. Obs.
[? f. ear n.1 + -ling.]
Possibly a transl. of Fr. oreillettes ‘wires about a woman's head’ (Miège Fr. Dict. 1701); cf. ear-wires.
1660Rates in Act Tonnage & Poundage 12 Chas. II, 16 Earlings, the Groce cont. 12 dozen, jl. 1721C. King Brit. Merch. I. 290 Catlings, Earlings, Outnall, Thred, Ticking, Copperas [in list of Imports from France]. |
