Definition of childe
1. child [ n ] a young person of either sex (between birth and puberty)
Examples:
"she writes books for children"
"they're just kids"
"`tiddler'
is a British term for youngsters"
(Musical America, LXXXI:5...)
With a large and circumspect 20_th Century technique , he wove the materials of national heroes and events , national folklore and children 's fairy_tales - Slavic dances and love songs - into a solid musical literature which served his people well , and is providing much enjoyment to the World at_large .
(Philip Reaves, "Who Rules the Marriage Bed?"...)
Finally , he was cooking , washing dishes , bathing the children , and even ironing - and still his wife refused to have relations as often as he desired them .
Circumstances gave her almost undisputed sway over child rearing , money handling and home maintenance .
(Orlin J. Scoville, Part-Time Farming...)
A farm provides a wholesome and healthful environment for children .
The children can do chores adapted to their age and ability .
Synonyms child kid youngster minor tike tyke tiddler nestling small_fry fry nipper shaver Related Terms juvenile urchin orphan kiddy changeling boy_wonder buster preschooler pickaninny schoolchild silly toddler foster_child waif imp foster-child bairn sprog peanut poster_child child's_body2. child [ n ] a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
Examples:
"they had three children"
"they were able to send their kids to college"
(The Dallas Morning News,...)
State and federal legislation against racial discrimination in employment was called_for yesterday in a report of a `` blue_ribbon '' citizens_committee on the aid to dependent children program .
Extension of the ADC program to all children in need living with any relatives , including both parents , as a means of preserving family unity .
(The Sun, [Baltimore],...)
Mrs._Grace_Butcher , of nearby Chardon , a 27 - year old housewife who has two children , finished in 2.21.6 .
(The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)
One of the obstacles to the easy control of a 2 - year old child is a lack of verbal communication .
The child understands no .
Synonyms child kid Related Terms parent offspring baby stepchild male_offspring army_brat female_offspring family3. child [ n ] an immature childish person
Examples:
"he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived"
"stop being a baby!"
4. child [ n ] a member of a clan or tribe
Examples:
"the children of Israel"
5. child [ n ] a youthful female person
Examples:
"the baby was a girl"
"the girls were just learning to ride a tricycle"
6. Child [ n ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 4730
Synonyms Child7. child [ n ] a youthful male person
Examples:
"the baby was a boy"
"she made the boy brush his teeth every night"
"most soldiers are only boys in uniform"
Rhymes with
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