witherling

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈwɪðə(ɹ)lɪŋ/ === Etymology 1 === From Old English wiþerling, equivalent to wither- (“against”) +‎ -ling. ==== Noun ==== witherling (plural witherlings) (obsolete) An opponent, enemy, or adversary. === Etymology 2 === From wither (“to wilt”) +‎ -ling. ==== Noun ==== witherling (plural witherlings) One who or that which is withered or decrepit.