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childe

/tʃaɪld/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A young child or infant.

    - "The new childe in the family brings joy to everyone."
    - "Parents are always careful with their childe."
    - "The childe's laughter fills the room."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with childe
child , wild , piled , smiled , wilded , guile
Variants
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Childe , Vere Gordon Childe , child , childe , childless , childlessness , childlessnesses , children , with child , Childe Hassam , Frederick Childe Hassam , Hassam
Etymology
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Old English 'ceorl' meaning 'free man' or 'youth' developed into Middle English 'childe'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'childe' was commonly used in Middle English and Old English literature and poetry.

  2. The word 'childe' is derived from the Old English word 'ceorl', meaning 'free man' or 'youth'.

  3. The term 'childe' is related to the modern English word 'child'.

  4. In Middle English, 'childe' could also refer to a young man or a servant.


Related Concepts
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  1. Childhood: A period of life characterized by growth, learning, and dependency.


Culture
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In literature, 'childe' has been used in Middle English and Old English texts, such as Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Beowulf.

How to Memorize "childe"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small, innocent child with chubby cheeks and a wide smile.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'childe' with the image of a young, vulnerable, and innocent being.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Children Are Precious' to remember the meaning of 'childe'.


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