stripling

[ strip-ling ]

noun

1. a youth.

stripling

/ ˈstrɪplɪŋ /

noun

1. a lad

Word History and Origins

Origin of stripling¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; strip ², -ling ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of stripling¹

C13: from strip ² + -ling ¹

Example Sentences

Not since 1996, when Roy was a stripling of 24, have all 12 required appropriations bills been separately signed into law.

From Washington Post

Nisus and Euryalus were their names, the first a valiant and experienced soldier, the other only a stripling, but equally brave and full of generous ardor for heroic deeds.

From Literature

After a quick consultation with his staff, the enchanter decides that this stripling is sufficiently pure of heart to inherit his powers.

From Los Angeles Times

HL Tau, a mere stripling of a star no more than 1 million years old, was swaddled in a surprise.

From Science Magazine

The knights you have chosen to follow me are stout fellows and bear the command of a stripling with good humor.

From Literature