Definition of OVERLING

overling

Meanings

Plural: overlings

Noun

  • A superior.
  • A ruler; master.

Origin / Etymology

From over + -ling on analogy with underling, or as a revived or dialectal term from Middle English overling (“a superior”), equivalent to over + -ling.

Antonyms

underling

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