horlyng

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From hore (“whore, prostitute”) +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhoːr(ə)linɡ/, /ˈhɔr(ə)linɡ/

Noun

horlyng (plural horlynges)

  1. (derogatory) A lascivious or adulterous person (usually, but not always, male)

References

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