Meaning
A young bird.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English chicke, chike, variation of chiken (“chicken", also "chick”), from Old English ċicen, ċycen (“chicken”). Sense of "young woman" dates to at least 1860 (compare chit (“young, pert woman”)). More at chicken.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: