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    What is the origin of the word "kid" for child or youngster?

    Question #128507. Asked by BaronBatty. (Dec 20 12 4:08 AM)


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    		From the Online Etymological Dictionary:

    Extended meaning of "child" first recorded as slang 1590s, established in informal usage by 1840s. Applied to skillful young thieves and pugilists since at least 1812. Kid stuff "something easy" is from 1913 (The phrase was in use about that time in reference to vaudeville acts or advertisements featuring children, and to children-oriented features in newspapers).

    http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_frame=0&search=kid&searchmode=none

    Dec 20 12, 4:59 AM

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