addlins
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/ˈædlɪnz/
miscellaneous items
Etymology
Etymology Information
'addlins' originates from Scots, specifically the word 'addlings,' where 'addlings' meant 'earnings or profits.'
Historical Evolution
'addlings' transformed into the Scottish word 'addlins,' and eventually became a term for miscellaneous items.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'earnings or profits,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'odds and ends.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a Scottish term for odds and ends or miscellaneous items.
The attic was filled with addlins from years of collecting.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/04 14:36