That has lived or existed for a relatively short time; that is in the early stage of life or growth… Also with capital initial. Used to…
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释义 | the world > people > person > junior person > [adjective] (10) youngOE That has lived or existed for a relatively short time; that is in the early stage of life or growth… Also with capital initial. Used to… youngerOE Also with capital initial. Used to distinguish the younger of two people of the same name or title in a family (esp. a son from his father). puisne1565 Born later; younger; junior (in appointment, etc.). Cf. puny, adj. 1. Obsolete. minor1575 As a distinguishing epithet of a proper name (usually as postmodifier). Esp. in British public schools: designating the younger of two pupils with… puny1579 Junior; inferior in rank, subordinate; spec. designating a junior judge. Cf. puisne, adj. 1. Obsolete. junior1623 The younger: used after a person's name (†or title) to denote the younger of two bearing the same name in a family, esp. a son of the same name… jun.1708 = junior, adj. mi1791 Used as postmodifier (originally and chiefly in some boys' public schools): designating the younger of two namesakes (esp. brothers), or the… Junr.1813 = junior, adj. tertius1870 Esp. in some public schools, appended to a surname to designate the youngest (in age or standing) of three persons, esp. pupils, of that name. Cf… |
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