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godling

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[god-ling] / ˈgɒd lɪŋ /

noun

  1. a minor god, especially one whose influence or authority is entirely local.


Etymology

Origin of godling

First recorded in 1490–1500; see origin at god, -ling 1

Example Sentences

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Unlike James, Pujols was never hyped as a godling while in high school.

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2011

Each set begins with Ray Beam, a burnt-out pop star of ten years ago whose descent from debauched musical godling to weird, unproductive recluse resembles that of Axl Rose.

From Time Magazine Archive

Daruma is the Buddhist godling of prosperity, good luck and harmony.

From Time Magazine Archive

If the Fujiwara godling could not sit on Japan's lid last week, then who could?

From Time Magazine Archive

There was one small lar—a jolly godling whose responsibility was the welfare of the family—which, being made of bronze, had escaped the destruction.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

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