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Meaning
Noun
●
In People:
A
subordinate
, or person of
lesser
rank
or authority.
●
A low,
wretched
person.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
underling
English
-ling
English
-ling
Middle English (1100-1500)
-ling
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
under
English
under
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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Antonyms
Overling
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