laddie
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of laddie
Example Sentences
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"I've been in camping off and on since I was a laddie," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2023
Tough to resist “When you come to my window, laddie / I’ll be singing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2021
So far the Clinton campaign has downplayed the question of Mr. Clinton's role in the administration if his wife were elected -- joking that he might be "first laddie" or "first spouse" or "first gentleman."
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2016
“It’s one great traverse, laddie, all of it.”
From New York Times ● May 31, 2012
“Well, laddie, let’s see what you’re made of,” said Tam Lin, scooping up Matt in one beefy arm and slinging him over his shoulder.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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