childly

adjective

child·​ly ˈchī(-ə)l(d)-lē How to pronounce childly (audio)

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of childly was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Childly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/childly. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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