Goslings
/ˈɡɒz.lɪŋz/noun
Young geese, typically under a year old.
Did you know?In medieval times, goslings were believed to be omens of fertility and prosperity, often linked to ancient rituals involving water spirits.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
gansō
“a waterfowl, specifically a goose.”
Old English
OE
gōs
“goose, specifically female goose.”
Old English
OE
gosling
“young goose or a small goose.”
Middle English
ME
gosling
“young goose, often used in a term of endearment.”
Modern English
Eng
goslings
“young geese, commonly used in contemporary language.”