Meaning of puppyhood | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The state of being a puppy (young dog).
   countable, uncountable
2. Youth and adolescence, especially that of a conceited and impertinent young man.
   broadly, countable, uncountable

Examples

“"The snake," I whispered, feeling very frightened at what had become⟳ of our dog, for we were devoted to him, having brought him up from his puppyhood.”

“During the four years since his puppyhood he had lived the life of a sated aristocrat; he had a fine pride in himself, was even a trifle egotistical, as country gentlemen sometimes become⟳ because of their insular situation.”

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