Changeling Definition

changeling
noun
  1. a person of subnormal intelligence
  2. a child secretly exchanged for another in infancy

"Changeling" in song lyrics

See how changeling is used in real songs:

  • "the changeling"
    AOL — AOL
  • "the changeling 1622"
    AOL — AOL
  • "deflores in the changeling"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "changeling"

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