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sparling

[ spahr-ling ]

noun

, plural spar·lings, (especially collectively) spar·ling.
  1. the European smelt, Osmerus eperlanus.


sparling

/ ˈspɑːlɪŋ /

noun

  1. the European smelt See smelt 2
  2. a young herring
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sparling1

1275–1325; Middle English sperlynge < Old French esperlinge < Germanic; compare German Spierling
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sparling1

C14 sperlynge, from Old French esperling, from Middle Dutch spierlinc, from spier young shoot
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Example Sentences

Mr. Sparling was attended by Captain Colquitt, commanding the Princess frigate, then in the river.

Mr. Grayson repeatedly said Mr. Sparling was an utter stranger to him, and that he did not know him even by sight.

All dinner the harper belonging to Captain Sparling played to the dukes.

All dinner the harper belonging to Captain Sparling played to the Dukes.

If Mrs. Sparling had been alive I should, of course, have taken no notice of the request.

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