yetling noun3 •(UK, Scotland) A small cauldron, or rounded pot, typically, but not always, made of cast iron.Mother had lifted the yetling off the fire, and left it there," pointing to the middle of the room ; " and she comes running along and tumbles in. — 1859 •(UK, Scotland) A small cast iron ball. •(UK, no longer used) Cast iron.Scots ploughs, very neatly made, and covered with yetling, are the only kind used in this parish. — 1794 formsyetlings