n. & v.
n. 1 a young goat. 2 the leather made from its skin. 3 sl. a child or young person.
v.intr. (kidded, kidding) (of a goat) give birth. handle with kid gloves handle in a gentle, delicate, or gingerly manner. kid brother (or sister) sl. a younger brother or sister. kid-glove (attrib.) dainty or delicate. kids' stuff sl. something very simple.
[ ME kide f. ON kith f. Gmc ]