littlun

English

Etymology

little +‎ un

Noun

littlun (plural littluns)

  1. (informal) Little one; a child or a young animal.
    • 1954, William Golding, Lord of the Flies, page ?:
      “So let's hear from that littlun who talked about a beast and perhaps we can show him how silly he is.” The littluns began to jabber among themselves, then one stood forward.
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