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Lapling vs Sapling - What's the difference?

lapling | sapling |

As nouns the difference between lapling and sapling

is that lapling is (derogatory|archaic) one who has been fondled to excess; one fond of ease and sensual delights while sapling is a young tree, but bigger than a seedling.

lapling

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (derogatory, archaic) One who has been fondled to excess; one fond of ease and sensual delights.
    • (Webster 1913)

    sapling

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A young tree, but bigger than a seedling.
  • (figuratively) A youngster, especially a male nearing maturity.

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