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单词 little language
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Definition of little language in English:

little language

adjective
  • A form of baby talk, originally one used in intimate communications (used by Jonathan Swift for the language of his conversation and correspondence with ‘Stella’); (hence) any private language.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Jonathan Swift (1667–1745), writer and dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin.

Definition of little language in US English:

little language

adjective
  • A form of baby talk, originally one used in intimate communications (used by Jonathan Swift for the language of his conversation and correspondence with ‘Stella’); (hence) any private language.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Jonathan Swift (1667–1745), writer and dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin.

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