Hire"ling (?), n. [AS. hreling. See Hire, n., and -ling.]
One who is hired, or who serves for wages; esp., one whose motive and interest in serving another are wholly gainful; a mercenary.
"Lewd
hirelings."
Milton.
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Hire"ling, a.
Serving for hire or wages; venal; mercenary.
"
Hireling mourners."
Dryden.
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