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Lapling

Lapling \Lap"ling\, n. [Lap of a garment + ling.] One who has been fondled to excess; one fond of ease and sensual delights; -- a term of contempt.

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lapling

n. (context derogatory archaic English) One who has been fondled to excess; one fond of ease and sensual delights.