fellermelad

See also: feller-me-lad

English

Alternative forms

• feller-me-lad, fellow-me-lad

Etymology

feller +‎ me +‎ lad

Noun

fellermelad (plural fellermelads)

1. (humorous, UK, Ireland, usually with "young") A term of address for a young man.
   • 1916, W.A. Darlington, “A Dress Rehearsal”, in Punch, volume 161, page 80:

     "Now then, young fellermelad," said S.P.C. Charles, "you comerlongerme. Best come quiet." He made a grab with the handcuffs.

   • 1926, Arthur Douglas Howden Smith, A Manifest Destiny:

     "Well, young fellermelad, we'll present you all the Order of the Gallows, and set you on the road to—"

   • 1936, H.F.E, Punch, volume 190, page 146:

     "Ullo," I ses to meself, "ere's another o' these 'ere dratted young fellermelads lorst 'is way,' I ses.

   • 1941, Bruce Bairnsfather, Ian Dalrymple, Old Bill & son:

     "Well, young fellermelad," said the expression, "we've just heard a lot of talk from you, but now what d'you do about this one?"

   • 2008, Alan Burt Akers, Scorpio Invasion: Dray Prescot 40, Mushroom eBooks, →ISBN:

     “This is somewhat different, my fine fellermelad, from our time in Hinjanchung.”