Childly

/ˈtʃaɪldli/ adjective

Archaic term meaning befitting a child, childlike, or having the qualities of childhood.

From 'child' + '-ly' (suffix meaning 'pertaining to' or 'having qualities of'). This is an archaic formation; modern English prefers 'childlike' to 'childly' for describing positive child qualities.

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