childly

Middle English

/ˈtʃiːldliː/

adj
Definitions
  • Pertaining to a child; childly.
  • Childish; not mature.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English ċildlīċ (childlish, childly) affix from Middle English child.

Origin

Middle English

child

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