overling

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von overling im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

A superior

Reflex laughs from the underlings present, though only grim smiles from the overlings.

Antonyme

underling

Etymologie

() over +‎ -ling An equivalent word existed in Middle English, but the Modern English word does not directly descend from it. The word fell out of use, and was recreated in the 19th century to match underling.