释义 |
† ˈshepherdling poet. Obs. [f. shepherd n. + -ling.] A young or little shepherd.
1598Sylvester Du Bartas ii. i. iv. Handy-crafts 666 Another valiant Shepheardling [i.e. David], That for a Canon takes his silly sling. 1648Herrick Hesper., To his Muse, There on a Hillock thou may'st sing Unto a hand⁓some Shephardling, Or to a Girle (that keeps the Neat). |