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Infant

A child in the first period of life, beginning at his birth; a young babe; sometimes, a child several years of age.

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Cherub 76% connected

A mysterious composite being, the winged footstool and chariot of the Almighty, described in Ezekiel i. and x.

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Foundling 76% connected

A deserted or exposed infant; a child found without a parent or owner.

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Godchild 76% connected

One for whom a person becomes sponsor at baptism, and whom he promises to see educated as a Christian; a godson or goddaughter. See Godfather.

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Newborn 76% connected

Recently born.

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Nursling 76% connected

One who, or that which, is nursed; an infant; a fondling.

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Papoose 76% connected

A babe or young child of Indian parentage in North America.

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Pappoose 76% connected

Same as Papoose.

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Suckling 76% connected

of Suckle

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Child 76% connected

A son or a daughter; a male or female descendant, in the first degree; the immediate progeny of human parents; -- in law, legitimate offspring. Used…

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Kid 76% connected

A young goat.

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Babyhood 74% connected

The state or period of infancy.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Babyhood 74% connected

The state or period of infancy.

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Babe 92% connected

An infant; a young child of either sex; a baby.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Baby 92% connected

An infant or young child of either sex; a babe.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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