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PULING n. 2 definitions
A cry, as of a chicken,; a whining or whimpering. Leave this faint puling and lament as I do. Shak.
PULINGLY adv.
With whining or complaint.
PUNKLING n.
A young strumpet. [Obs.]
PURFLING n.
Ornamentation on the border of a thing; specifically, the inlaid border of a musical instrument, as a violin.
PURLING n.
The motion of a small stream running among obstructions; also, the murmur it makes in so doing.
PUZZLINGLY adv.
In a puzzling manner.
QUARRELING a.
Engaged in a quarrel; apt or disposed to quarrel; as, quarreling factions; a quarreling mood. -- Quar"rel*ing*ly, adv.
QUIBBLINGLY adv.
Triflingly; evasively.
QUILLING n. 2 definitions
A band of linen, muslin, or the like, fluted, folded, or plaited so as somewhat to resemble a row of quills.
RAILING a. 3 definitions
Expressing reproach; insulting. Angels which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them. 2 Pet. ii. 11.
RAILINGLY adv.
With scoffing or insulting language.
RAMBLING a.
Roving; wandering; discursive; as, a rambling fellow, talk, or building.
RAMBLINGLY adv.
In a rambling manner.
RASHLING n.
A rash person. [Obs.]
RATTLINGS n.
Ratlines.
RAVELING n. 2 definitions
The act of untwisting, or of disentangling.
RECKLING a. 2 definitions
Needing care; weak; feeble; as, a reckling child. H. Taylor. -- n.
RECOILINGLY adv.
In the manner of a recoil.
REEDLING n.
The European bearded titmouse (Panurus biarmicus); -- called also reed bunting, bearded pinnock, and lesser butcher bird.
RESEMBLINGLY adv.
So as to resemble; with resemblance or likeness.
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