nonage
the period of legal minority, or of an age below 21.
any period of immaturity.
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How to use nonage in a sentence
England is no more in her dotage than America is in her nonage.
Canada and the Canadians | Sir Richard Henry BonnycastleMarriages are usually arranged by mothers in nonage, but consulting the destined bride.
The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies | Robert Gordon LathamHad not he himself made anti-national treaties almost before he was out of his nonage?
Familiar Studies of Men and Books | Robert Louis StevensonIt occasionally puts children over men, and the conceits of nonage over wisdom and experience.
The Writings of Thomas Paine, Volume II | Thomas PaineDuring Nero's nonage he was persevering in his studies and made great progress in Greek.
British Dictionary definitions for nonage
/ (ˈnəʊnɪdʒ) /
law the state of being under any of various ages at which a person may legally enter into certain transactions, such as the making of binding contracts, marrying, etc
any period of immaturity
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