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Definition of Second childhood
1. Noun. Mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations.
Generic synonyms: Age, Eld, Geezerhood, Old Age, Years
Derivative terms: Senile
Definition of Second childhood
1. Noun. (idiomatic) The period or state of cognitive decline of an elderly person, characterized by childlike judgment and behavior. ¹
2. Noun. (idiomatic) A childlike state in any adult, resulting from mental illness, trauma, or other conditions. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Second Childhood
Literary usage of Second childhood
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Scottish Reminiscences by Sir Archibald Geikie (1904)
"Confused thoughts of second childhood. Belief in witchcraft. Miners and their
superstitions. Colliers and Sailers in Scotland were slaves until the end of ..."
2. Scottish Reminiscences by Archibald Geikie (1904)
"Confused thoughts of second childhood. Belief in witchcraft. Miners and their
superstitions. Colliers and Salters in Scotland were slaves until the end of ..."
3. Fifty Years and Beyond: Or, Gathered Gems for the Aged by S. G. Lathrop, Rev. S. G. Lathrop (1881)
"NOTT sank into a second childhood that was peculiarly tender. The last hours of
his life were particularly impressive. He lay on his bed, and apparently ..."
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