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youngest

/ˈjʌŋ.ɡɪst/ adjective C2
  1. Most recently begun or formed. · I may be the youngest in my family but I still resent being referred to as the baby.
  2. Receiving dealt cards last, i.e. immediately before the next deal to the eldest.
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The only other kinsman whom we have been able to trace was Rodger Baskerville, the youngest of three brothers of whom poor Sir Charles was the elder.
The Hound of the Baskervilles, p. 27 · C1
MARILLA, walking home one late April evening from an Aid meeting, realized that the winter was over and gone with the thrill of delight that spring never fails to bring to the oldest and saddest as well as to the youngest and merriest.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 210 · C1
Lydia, my love, though you _are_ the youngest, I dare say Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 6 · B2
“Oh,” said Lydia, stoutly, “I am not afraid; for though I _am_ the youngest, I’m the tallest.”
Pride and Prejudice, p. 7 · B2

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