spiritling

English

Etymology

From spirit +‎ -ling.

Noun

spiritling (plural spiritlings)

1. A small, young, diminutive, or inferior spirit; a ghostling.
   • 2002, Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, Carl Gilchrist, Angel Leigh McCoy, EverQuest Role-Playing Game Monsters of Norrath:

     Spiritlings are tiny fey creatures no bigger than half an inch across that inhabit various wild places throughout Norrath.

   • 2012, James Lowder, Prince of Lies:

     “The denizens do not share your valor, spiritling. They will surely lose their minds if they're confronted with the nightmares from their mortal lives.”

   • 2012, L. Jagi Lamplighter, Prospero in Hell: Prospero's Daughter:

     “You would risk Father's great work for this spiritling?” Cornelius asked. “This spiritling, as you call him, is Father's great work!” I blurted.