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childie en · NOUN

Etymology

From child + -ie.

Meanings

1. an affectionate name for a child
   • "And now, childie, about your praying. 1883, Jennie Maria (Drinkwater) Conklin, Miss Prudence:
   • "Well now, childie," said Jocunda, "you can sit here and weave your garlands, while I go and look after the conserves of raisins and citrons that Sister Cattarina is making. 1861, Various, Atlantic Monthly, Volume 8, Issue 45, July, 1861:
   • Now, don't cry about it, childie!" as a big tear splashed down Ingred's dress. 1921, Angela Brazil, A Popular Schoolgirl:
   • Oh, my childie," said Uncle Jo, "how wrong this has been in me! 1873, Helen Hunt Jackson, Saxe Holm's Stories:

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