Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually young, male deer, especially a young red deer.

“The park ranger was watching over a group of cades in the forest.”

2. noun

A large, usually young, male deer, especially a young male red deer, in its second year.

“The hunter spotted a large cade in the woods and knew it was a good shot.”

3. noun

A large male deer in its first winter.

“The guide said that the large cade would be a good trophy for the hunter.”

4. noun

A male deer in its first winter, especially a stag.

“The hunter was tracking a large cade through the forest.”