late 14c., short for baban (early 13c.), which probably is imitative of baby talk (see babble), however in many languages the cognate word means "old woman" (compare Russian babushka "g [..]

Babeused of children generally ( Matthew 11:25 ; 21:16 ; Luke 10:21 ; Romans 2:20 ). It is used also of those who are weak in Christian faith and knowledge ( 1 Corinthians 3:1 ; Hebrews 5:13 ; 1 Peter [..]

an infant, an inexperienced person, a young child of either sex

  baby; a child's rag doll.

used of children generally (Matt. 11:25; 21:16; Luke 10:21; Rom. 2:20). It is used also of those who are weak in Christian faith and knowledge (1 Cor. 3:1; Heb. 5:13; 1 Pet. 2:2). In Isa. 3:4 the word [..]

Noun. 1. Usually applied to a young attractive female but also said with reference to males. [Orig. U.S.] 2. An affectionate form of address.

(n) a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk(n) (slang) sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women

A woman.

Woman

(literary,or|poetic) A baby or infant; a very young human or animal. ''These events came to pass when he was but a babe.'' (slang) An attractive person, especially a young woman. ''She's a rea [..]

infant, child * '''1874''', , '''' *: Though he possess sweet babes and loving wife, *: A home of peace by loyal friendships cheered, *: And love them more than death or happy life,

An attractive woman. Also a cute pig that is clever enough to pass as attractive.

From a nickname meaning "baby", also a slang term meaning "attractive person". As a feminine name, in some cases it is a diminutive of Barbara.