littling1
/ˈlɪt(ə)lɪŋ/ /ˈlɪtlɪŋ/Chiefly regional in later use
noun
A small child; (in later use) a small and young animal.
Origin
Old English. Originally (in Old English) from little + -ing.
littling2
/ˈlɪt(ə)lɪŋ/ /ˈlɪtlɪŋ/Now somewhat rare
noun
The action of making a person or thing little or more little, diminishing; reduction in size, amount, or importance.
Origin
Old English. From little + -ing.