Manchild

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of man child. alt-of, alternative

    "John Lewis, Bridget’s fiancé — an appealing, feckless manchild — isn’t so sure."

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adultescentboybubbubbabuckbud

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"An infant of eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every manchild in your generations: he that is born in the house, as well as the bought servant, shall be circumcised, and whosoever is not of your stock."

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