a. [f. YOUNG a. + -LIKE. Cf. YOUNGLY a.] Resembling, or having the nature of, one that is young; youthful in condition or character.

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1530.  Palsgr., 330/2. Yonglyke,… juuenil.

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1562.  Turner, Bathes, 11 b. They kepe a man yonge like and lustye.

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1756.  Mrs. Calderwood, in Coltness Collect. (Maitland Club), 268. The old countess was too young-like for the other to be her daughter.

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1878.  Bret Harte, Hoodlum Band, i. We used to call him little Weevils, he was so young-like.

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