catling
catling · catlings
Catgut; a catgut stringCatgut; a catgut string
/ˈkætlɪŋ/
Meaning
3 sensesCatgut; a catgut string
A double-edged, sharp-pointed dismembering knife.
a long double-edged knife used for amputations
(archaic)A little cat; a kitten.
Origin
From cat + -ling. Compare kitling, catkin. According to the OED, the sense of a surgical kFrom cat + -ling. Compare kitling, catkin. According to the OED, the sense of a surgical knife may be an independent word.
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