sparling

[ spahr-ling ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural spar·lings, (especially collectively) spar·ling.

sparling

/ ˈspɑːlɪŋ /

1275–1325; Middle English sperlynge < Old French esperlinge < Germanic; compare German Spierling

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

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.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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