infancy plural

in·fan·cy

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Definitions

noun plural infancy the state or period of being an infant; very early childhood, usually the period before being able to walk; babyhood. 1
noun plural infancy the corresponding period in the existence of anything; very early stage: Space science is in its infancy. 1
noun plural infancy infants collectively. 1
noun plural infancy Law. the period of life to the age of majority, 21 years at common law but now usually 18; minority; nonage. 1

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