n.1 a a boy or youth. b a young son.
2 (esp. in pl.) colloq. a man; a fellow, esp. a workmate, drinking companion, etc. (he's one of the lads).
3 colloq. a high-spirited fellow; a rogue (he's a bit of a lad).
4 Brit. a stable-worker (regardless of age).
Phrases and idioms:
lad's love SOUTHERNWOOD.
Etymology: ME ladde, of unkn. orig.