Adjective

(er)

In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.

* Daniel De Foe

while the fears of the people were young

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* {{quote-magazine, date=2013-07-19, author= Ian Sample

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As if young; having the look or qualities of a young person.

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Of or belonging to the early part of life.

(obsolete) Having little experience; inexperienced; unpracticed; ignorant; weak.

* (William Shakespeare)

Come, come, elder brother, you are too young in this.

Adjective

(en adjective)

Like a girl; feminine.

Of or relating to girlhood.

* Carew

In her girlish age she kept sheep on the moor.