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# a little stranger

phrase (noun phrase; old-fashioned)

«a little stranger» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, old-fashioned) a baby who is expected or newly born.

### In the lessons

Old-fashioned and cosy, from old letters and books; now used as a joke in cards; UK and US.

### Examples

- They are expecting a little stranger in the spring.
- Old letter: «We await the arrival of a little stranger.»
- The little stranger arrived on a snowy night.
- Card: «Welcome, little stranger!»
- In the novel, the maid whispered that a little stranger was coming.
- Gossip: «The neighbours have a little stranger on the way, I hear.»

### Note

Stands for «a baby». Not a real stranger. Sounds old and sweet, sometimes funny today.