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noun 
  1. A child who returns home from school to an empty house and therefore must unlock/unlatch the exterior door with a key, especially a child of working or absent parent(s).
Translations: 
  • Dutch: sleutelkind
  • German: Schlí¼sselkind
Etymology: Door lock or latch + key


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