| source : web1913 | Starveling \Starve"ling\, n. [Starve + -ling.] One who, or that which, pines from lack or food, or nutriment. Old Sir John hangs with me, and thou knowest he is no starveling. --Shak. | source : web1913 | Starveling \Starve"ling\, a. Hungry; lean; pining with want. | source : wn | starveling n : someone who is starving (or being starved)