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What is the main suffix for child?

The main suffix for "child" is -ling.

Here are some examples:

* Child

* Darling (a beloved child)

* Foundling (a child found abandoned)

* Underling (a subordinate, often treated as a child)

* Youngling (a young child)

While other suffixes like "-kin" (e.g., "mankin" for "little man") can be used, -ling is the most common and widely recognized.

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