Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A young charge. See
charge , n. 10.
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Examples
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At this period Jesuits will stamp the future of their chargeling flocks; and all who bring up youth by a
Ordeal of Richard Feverel — Volume 2 George Meredith 1868
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Jesuits will stamp the future of their chargeling flocks; and all who bring up youth by a System, and watch it, know that it is the malleable moment.
Ordeal of Richard Feverel — Complete George Meredith 1868
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At this period Jesuits will stamp the future of their chargeling flocks; and all who bring up youth by a
Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868
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