youthhood en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈjuːθhʊd/
- /ˈjuːθhəd/
Etymology
From Middle English youthhede, youthede, from Old English ġeoguþhād (literally “youthhood”), equivalent to (and likely remodelled after) youth + -hood; compare youthhead. Cognate with Old Saxon jugudhēd (“youthhood”).
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The state of being young, either in age or in spirit; youth.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| youthhoods | Number=Plur | lexicographic |