quackling1
/ˈkwak(ə)lɪŋ/ /ˈkwaklːɪŋ/noun
The action of quackle, quacking; an instance of this; (also humorous ) a duck or duckling.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Eliza Haywood (?1693–1756), author and actress. Apparently from quack + -le + -ing.
quackling2
/ˈkwak(ə)lɪŋ/ /ˈkwaklːɪŋ/adjective
= quacking.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in William Bullein (c1515–1576), physician. Apparently a variant of quacking (although this is apparently first attested slightly later).
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