Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Christ when a child: used only with the definite article.
  • noun A picture or image of Christ in his childhood.
  • noun A reappearance, in a vision or otherwise, of Christ in the form of a child.

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Examples

  • I mean, he definitely wins the 'have a beer with him' vote, can play guitar, AND does that whole loving the christ-child thingy quite well.

    Election Central Debate Roundup 2009

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