carling

[ kahr-ling ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Nautical.

a short fore-and-aft beam running beside a hatchway, mast hole, or other deck opening.

Carling

/ ˈkɑːlɪŋ /

CarlingWill(iam)1965MBritishSPORT AND GAMES: rugby union player Will ( iam ). born 1965, English Rugby Union player; won 72 caps (1988–97); captained England to three Grand Slams (1991, 1992, 1995)

carling

/ ˈkɑːlɪŋ /

a fore-and-aft beam in a vessel, used for supporting the deck, esp around a hatchway or other opening

Origin of carling¹

1350–1400; Middle English < French carlingue < Scandinavian; compare Icelandic kerling keelson, literally, old woman; carline

Origin of carling¹

C14: from Old Norse kerling old woman, carline ²

In her article, Middleton says that she used to "pine" after the now 48-year-old Carling.

"I never have had such a thought about it," declared Mrs. Carling.

"I hope it won't upset Julius," said Mrs. Carling doubtfully.

"Thank you, Mrs. Carling," responded John, with much sincerity.

These particulars were all related simply and unaffectedly before Mr. Carling ventured on the confession of his attachment.

Socially, Mr. Carling's position was but little affected either way by the change in his life.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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