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English
Alternative forms
Etymology
feller + me + lad
Noun
fellermelad (plural fellermelads)
- (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.”