What is the meaning of Boy?

  • (n.) A male child, from birth to the age of puberty; a lad; hence, a son.
  • (v.t.) To act as a boy; -- in allusion to the former practice of boys acting women's parts on the stage.
  • (n.) In various countries, a male servant, laborer or slave of a native or inferior race; also, any man of such a race.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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