in fancy
fən noun, plural in·fan·cies.
1.
the state or period of being an infant; very early childhood, usually the period before being able to walk; babyhood.
2.
the corresponding period in the existence of anything; very early stage: Space science is in its infancy.
3.
infants collectively.
4.
Law. the period of life to the age of majority, 21 years at common law but now usually 18; minority; nonage.
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| —n , pl -cies | |
| 1. | the state or period of being an infant; childhood |
| 2. | an early stage of growth or development |
| 3. | infants collectively |
| 4. | the period of life prior to attaining legal majority (reached at 21 under common law, at 18 by statute); minority nonage |
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infancy in·fan·cy (ĭn'fən-sē)
n.
The earliest period of childhood, especially before the ability to walk has been acquired.
The state of being an infant.
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