littlun en · NOUN
Etymology
From little + un.
Meanings
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(informal) Little one; a child or a young animal.
“So let's hear from that littlun who talked about a beast and perhaps we can show him how silly he is.” The littluns began to jabber among themselves, then one stood forward.
1954, William Golding, Lord of the Flies, page ?:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| littluns | Number=Plur | lexicographic |