headling Meaning & Definition
What Does Headling Mean?
As a noun, headling means An equal; a fellow; mate. It is also used to mean A chieftain. As an adverb, it means Headlong; precipitately.
Headling Definition (Noun)
- An equal; a fellow; mate.
- A chieftain.
Headling as an Adverb
- Headlong; precipitately.
Synonyms of Headling
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Headling synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
headling (plural headlings)
headling (not comparable)
Origin of Headling
Origin 1: From Middle English hedling, hevedling, from Old English hēafodling (“an equal, fellow-servant”), equivalent to head + -ling. Cognate with German Häuptling (“chief, chieftain”). Piecewise doublet of chefling and chiefling.
Origin 2: From Middle English hedling, heedling, hevedlynge (“headlong”), equivalent to head + -ling. Cognate with Scots heidlingis (“headlong”), Middle High German houbetlingen (“headlong”).