childe

/tʃaɪld/; /ˈtʃaɪld/

Definitions

1. noun

a young person, especially a child or a young nobleman.

“He was known as the childe of the noble lord.”

2. noun

a youth or young warrior, especially in medieval literature.

“In medieval romances, the childe was a young knight on a quest for glory.”

3. verb

to make someone feel proud or happy, especially as a parent or guardian.

“The childe of her young daughter made her feel so proud.”

Synonyms

  • youngster
  • youth

Antonyms

  • elder
  • senior