definition of
child

[1] #1 child n. [kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry, tiddler, tike, tyke, fry, nestling] a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "'tiddler' is a British term for youngster". wn

[2] #2 child n. [kid] a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age; "they had three children"; "they were able to send their kids to college". wn

[3] #3 child n. [baby] an immature childish person; "he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived"; "stop being a baby!". wn

[4] #4 child n. a member of a clan or tribe; "the children of Israel". wn