war baby

war baby

n. A child born during wartime, especially during World War I or World War II.

war baby

n (Military) a child born in wartime, esp the illegitimate child of a soldier

war′ ba`by

n. 1. a child born or conceived in wartime. 2. an illegitimate child born in wartime of a father in the armed forces. [1900–05]

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war baby - conceived or born during war babe, baby, infant - a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk; "the baby began to cry again"; "she held the baby in her arms"; "it sounds simple, but when you have your own baby it is all so different"

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