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Synonyms
bairn [chiefly Scottish], bambino, bud, chap [Southern & Midland], chick, child, cub, juvenile, kid, kiddie (also kiddy), kiddo, moppet, sprat, sprout, squirt, whelp, youngling, youth
Antonyms
adult, grown-up
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1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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