ETYM Cf. Irish bab, baban, W. baban, maban.
An infant; a young child of either sex; a baby.
ETYM Dim. of babe.
1. A very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk; SYN. babe, infant.
2. A very young mammal.
3. The youngest member of a group (not necessarily young).
4. A project of personal concern to someone.
5. (Slang) Sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women; SYN. sister.