childly
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of childly
First recorded before 900; child, + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Faith small, world strong; but this evening something like grasping after "the childly life beyond."
From A Brief Memoir with Portions of the Diary, Letters, and Other Remains, of Eliza Southall, Late of Birmingham, England by Southall, Eliza
Let fogs not blind thee, Thou spirit childly!
From The Angel of Death by Almqvist, August W.
When in the midst of nature nursed, Sweet influences fell, On childly hearts that were athirst, Like soft dews in the bell Of tender flowers, that bowed their heads, And breathed a fresher smell.
From The Genius of Scotland or Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion by Turnbull, Robert
God have pity on his gentle, childly heart, howsoever it be.”
From Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution by Holt, Emily Sarah
“Ah! you have kept much of the childly heart,” answered Philippa smiling.
From Clare Avery A Story of the Spanish Armada by Holt, Emily Sarah
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