manchild

See also: man-child and man child

English

Etymology

From Middle English manchylde, man-chylde (“a male child”), equivalent to man +‎ child.

Noun

manchild (plural manchildren or menchildren)

1. Alternative spelling of man child
   • 2007 February 4, Thomas Mallon, “Pictures at an Excavation”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     John Lewis, Bridget’s fiancé — an appealing, feckless manchild — isn’t so sure.