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
Incredibly, much of the press – the laddie is not for turning – came unexpectedly to his rescue.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 24, 2013
“Let the laddie loose now, shall we? Or shall we have to call the big fellas? Shall we, Rosemary?”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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