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catling

British

/ ˈkætlɪŋ /

noun

a long double-edged surgical knife for amputations
rare catgut or a string made from it
an archaic word for kitten

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Etymology

Origin of catling

C17: from _cat ¹ + _-ling ¹

Example Sentences

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"Hold Bobby's collar," suggested Brice, "and I think I can get the prematurely grizzled catling to earth."

From Black Caesar's Clan : a Florida Mystery Story by Terhune, Albert Payson

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