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Childe

Childe

,
Noun.
A cognomen formerly prefixed to his name by the oldest son, until he succeeded to his ancestral titles, or was knighted;
as,
Childe
Roland
.

Definition 2024

childe

childe

English

Noun

childe

  1. A child of noble birth.
  2. The cognomen given to the oldest son prior to his taking his father's title.

Etymology

From Old English ċild.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: chīld, IPA(key): /tʃaɪld/
  • Homophone: child

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