witling
a person who affects wittiness.
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How to use witling in a sentence
Her age was the favorite theme of the callow witling, her cause a never-failing subject for reproach and abuse.
The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 2 of 2) | Ida Husted HarperIt was a tone of authority that the witling recognized, and it commanded his weak will and giant strength.
King Spruce, A Novel | Holman DayAnd witling married the youngest and loveliest princess, and became king after her father's death.
Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm | Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm GrimmHe has heard enough to convince him that the miracle of fortune will be worse than wasted upon the drunken witling.
The Helpers | Francis Lynde
British Dictionary definitions for witling
/ (ˈwɪtlɪŋ) /
archaic a person who thinks himself witty
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