Talk:niggerling

2005 cite doesn't seem to have this meaning, but is a character's mishearing of "sniggering", or some such thing. See linked page. Equinox ◑ 22:36, 27 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Better?Lucifer (talk) 22:45, 27 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Yup. Equinox ◑ 22:53, 27 July 2012 (UTC)
 * SweetLucifer (talk) 02:42, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

"Diminutive status"?
What does this mean? Is it supposed to be "diminutive statu re "? I think it would be better to use plainer language. —Ruakh TALK 01:44, 28 July 2012 (UTC)


 * generally considered inferior such as a subordinate or a child, opposite of superlative or augmentative. As a dictionary the accuracy of broad terms should take precedent over detailed defs that miss certain situations and thus avoid the need for more sensesLucifer (talk) 02:42, 28 July 2012 (UTC)


 * From the citations I think it means (physically) small, and not lesser in rank/status. Equinox ◑ 02:44, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hard to say. Just using this term generally implies that the user thinks that the subject of the use is lesser in status. Given that, the quote "little niggerling", especially, suggests to me that Ruakh's interpretation is correct. --Μετάknowledge discuss/deeds 02:47, 28 July 2012 (UTC)


 * Either way diminutive is correct which is why I chose that word.Lucifer (talk) 02:52, 28 July 2012 (UTC)


 * "Status" doesn't mean "size". Equinox ◑ 02:56, 28 July 2012 (UTC)


 * Status doesn't mean anything at all really, it is very broad and someone could have the status of being a short person, child, or midget - as opposed to being a lanky, average, tall, or giant person.Lucifer (talk) 20:55, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

✅. --Μετάknowledge discuss/deeds 17:53, 28 July 2012 (UTC)


 * I would say however that stature is also a great choice since it can be used literally meaning height and also figuratively or anagetically to mean social standing or rank, perhaps standing would be an even better choice?Lucifer (talk) 20:57, 28 July 2012 (UTC)