"childsplay" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} childsplay (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly dated) Alternative form of child's play Tags: alt-of, alternative, dated, uncountable Alternative form of: child's play
    Sense id: en-childsplay-en-noun-DlJdXqrh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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