petling

Etymology

From pet + -ling.

petling means term of affection or endearment; darling. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.

noun

term of affection or endearment; darling.“If thou return not, Gammer o'er her pail Will sing in sorrow, 'neath the brinded cow, And Gaffer sigh over his nut-brown ale; […] While evermore the petlings, with sad brow, Will look for thee upon the holly bough […]”