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gosling
[ goz-ling ]
/ ˈgɒz lɪŋ /
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Definition of gosling
noun
a young goose.
a foolish, inexperienced person.
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British Dictionary definitions for gosling
gosling
/ (ˈɡɒzlɪŋ) /
noun
a young goose
an inexperienced or youthful person
Word Origin for gosling
C15: from Old Norse gæslingr; related to Danish gäsling; see goose 1, -ling 1
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