GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Juvenile , a. [L. juvenilis, from juvenis young; akin to E. young: cf. F. juvénile, juvénil. See Young.]1913 Webster
- Young; youthful; as, a juvenile appearance. “A juvenile exercitation.”Glanvill.1913 Webster
- Of or pertaining to youth; as, juvenile sports.
- Characteristic of children; immature; childish; puerile; infantile; as, a juvenile temper tantrum.PJC
Syn. -- Puerile; boyish; childish. See Youthful.
1913 Webster
- Young; youthful; as, a juvenile appearance. “A juvenile exercitation.”
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Juvenile, n. A young person or youth; -- used sportively or familiarly.C. Bronté.1913 Webster