liefling Meaning & Definition
What Does Liefling Mean?
Liefling is used as a noun meaning One held as lief or dear; a darling.
Liefling Definition (Noun)
- One held as lief or dear; a darling.
Synonyms of Liefling
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Liefling synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
liefling (plural lieflings)
Origin of Liefling
Equivalent to lief + -ling (compare darling = dear + -ling), perhaps from or modelled after Afrikaans liefling (“darling”), German Liebling (“darling”). Compare also loveling.