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colt⋅ish

  [kohl-tish]
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–adjective
1. playful; frolicsome.
2. of, pertaining to, or resembling a colt.
3. not trained or disciplined; unruly; wild.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME. See colt, -ish 1

Related forms:
colt⋅ish⋅ly, adverb
colt⋅ish⋅ness, noun
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colt·ish   (kōl'tĭsh)   
adj.  

  1. Relating to or suggestive of a colt.

  2. Lively and playful; frisky.

colt'ish·ly adv., colt'ish·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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