Youngfolk

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Children. plural, plural-only

    "Ropes are tied to the strong branches of a tree and youngfolk enjoy themselves swinging for hours together."

  2. 2
    Teenagers and young adults. plural, plural-only

    "Youngfolk are sometimes seen to have placed a ' puthi-mala ' (garland of beads) of blue, white or amber colour round their necks."

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"Ropes are tied to the strong branches of a tree and youngfolk enjoy themselves swinging for hours together."

Etymology

From young + folk.

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young adult

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