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词汇 cringeling
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Definition of cringeling in English:

cringeling

adjective ˈkrɪn(d)ʒlɪŋ
rare
  • Cringing; servile. rare.

noun ˈkrɪn(d)ʒlɪŋ
rare
  • A cringing or servile person, a sycophant; a coward.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Urquhart (1611–1660), author and translator. From cringe + -ling. The use as adjective probably arose from the use as noun, and hence probably implies earlier currency of the noun.

Definition of cringeling in US English:

cringeling

adjectiveˈkrɪn(d)ʒlɪŋ
rare
  • Cringing; servile. rare.

nounˈkrɪn(d)ʒlɪŋ
rare
  • A cringing or servile person, a sycophant; a coward.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Urquhart (1611–1660), author and translator. From cringe + -ling. The use as adjective probably arose from the use as noun, and hence probably implies earlier currency of the noun.

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