carling

See also: Carling

English

Etymology 1

From Old Norse karling, feminine of karl (“carl”).

Noun

carling (plural carlings)

  1. (nautical) A piece of squared timber fitted fore-and-aft between the deck beams of a wooden ship to provide support for the deck planking.
  2. Alternative form of carlin (old woman)

Etymology 2

Noun

carling (plural carlings)

  1. Alternative form of care, used in Carling Sunday or Care Sunday.
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