Childe, n.

(chīld, in U. S.: chīld, or chĭld, in Eng.), n. A cognomen formerly prefixed to his name by the oldest son, until he succeeded to the titles of his ancestors, or gained new honors by his own prowess; as, Childe Roland. ☞ “Childe . . . we may suppose to have been once chil’de.” Smart.