"chield" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chields [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Scots chield, apparently a variant form of child retained in specific senses. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sco|chield}} Scots chield, {{m|sco|child}} child Head templates: {{en-noun}} chield (plural chields)
  1. (Scotland) A man; a fellow, chap. Tags: Scotland Synonyms: chiel, childe
    Sense id: en-chield-en-noun-pj~VqKE5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Scottish English

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