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A young salmon. See Parr.

first produce or offspring; -- said of animals, especially domestic animals; as, the firstlings of his flock. Milton.

Having the tongue forked.

of Lacertilia having the tongue forked, including the common lizards. [Written also Fissilingues.]

A compound or twin crystal consisting of five individuals.

With the flat side, as of a sword; flatlong; in a prostrate position. [Obs.] Spenser.

A young bird just fledged.

A person devoted to fleshly things. [Obs.] Spenser.

violence as if thrown from the hand; as, to fing a stone into the pond. 'T is Fate that flings the dice: and, as she flings, Of kings makes peasants, and of peasants kings. Dryden. He . . . like Jove, his lighting flung. Dryden. I know thy generous temper well. Fling but the appearance of dishonor on it, It straight t…

One who kicks up the dust; a streetwalker; a low manner. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.

One who flings; one who jeers.

A lamb. [Obs.] Brome (1659).

A foil. Simmonds.

The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness. Cyrus made no . . . amorous fondling To fan her pride, or melt her guardless heart. Mickle.

A petty fop. Landor.

A foster child.

A deserted or exposed infant; a child found without a parent or owner. Foundling hospital, a hospital for foundlings.

One of four children born at the same time.

Yielding free gold or silver; -- said of certain ores which can be reduced by crushing and amalgamation, without roasting or other chemical treatment. Raymond.

Frivolous; trining; toolishly captious.