callant

/kælɑnt/

Definitions

1. noun

a young or immature male sheep

“The farmer was looking after a flock of lambs and callants on his farm.”

2. noun

an archaic or poetic term for a young man

“In the old poem, the callant sang a romantic ballad to his love.”

Synonyms

  • lad
  • youth

Antonyms

  • adult
  • elder