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childly
[ chahyld-lee ]
adjective
- Rare. childlike; childish.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of childly1
First recorded before 900; child, + -ly ( def )
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Example Sentences
He stopt short suddenly; for Rose's bright childly glance beamed at these words with all its might through his soul.
From Project Gutenberg
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