Earthlet

See also: earthlet

English

Alternative forms

• earthlet

Etymology

From Earth +‎ -let.

Noun

Earthlet (plural Earthlets)

1. (science fiction) An Earthling, especially a young child.
   • 1986 July 19, 2000 AD‎, fan letters:

     Whilst reading your zarjaz journal the other day it struck me that, despite your galactic omnipotence, you have been leaving older Earthlets to demise at the hands of thrill-suckers. May I humbly suggest Judge Dredd teatowels, Tharg coffee mugs and the like to protect our Earthlet elders?

   • 1988, Jeanne Willis, Tony Ross, Dr Xargle's Book of Earthlets:

     Earthlets have no fangs at birth.