Noah Webster
Young
YOUNG, adjective Yung. [G., Latin ]
1. Not having been long born; being in the first part of life; not old; used of animals; as a young child; a young man; a young fawn.
2. Being in the first part of growth; as a young plant; a young tree.
3. Ignorant; weak; or rather, having little experience.
Come, elder brother, thourt too young in this.
YOUNG, noun The offspring of animals, either a single animal, or offspring collectively. The cow will take care of her young as will the hen. Animals make provision for their young