lad

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In a statement, Watford described him as "a local lad who quite simply lived and breathed the Hornets, Jackett was a homegrown star who played an instrumental part in some of our greatest successes".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

"I think it's a shame that he left Manchester United - he's a Manchester lad," Rooney said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But his stepfather was an engraver, and the precocious lad saw books with plenty of pictures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Brendan Flynn, owner of The Kiln coffee shop in Stewartby, said the resort was a "dream come true" for a local lad, but was concerned big chains could move in and take over.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Finally Brother Luke said, “Hast seen enough, lad? It is a good way to the next hospice, they tell me, and we have two or three days’ journey ahead of us.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli