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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

changeling

/tʃæŋɡəlɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does changeling mean?

noun

A creature, especially a fairy, that is said to be left in the place of a human child stolen by fairies; a person who is substituted for another in a position of authority or responsibility.

Example

"The changeling was said to have been left in the cradle in place of the real child."

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