German Word · Intermediate

Mietling

hireling

Pronunciation: /ˈmiːtlɪŋ/

Meaning

A word or expression meaning "hireling".

Example

1912, Martin Luther, Lutherbibel von 1912, John 10:12-13 (with KJV translation)

But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them

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