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What are Compound words that have boy in them?

Here are some compound words that have "boy" in them:

Simple Compound Words:

* Boyfriend

* Boycott (not directly related to boys, but the origin of the word is interesting - see below)

* Boyish

Less Common Compound Words:

* Boy-toy

* Boy-wizard

* Boy-king (from fantasy/literature)

Interesting Note on "Boycott":

The word "boycott" originates from a man named Captain Charles Boycott, an Irish land agent in the late 19th century. He was ostracized by his community for refusing to reduce rents, leading to a social and economic boycott. The term "boycott" then came to describe this type of social pressure.

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