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last-born

or last·born (lăst′bôrn′)
adj.
Last in order of birth; youngest.
n.
One that is born last, as a youngest child.
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last•born

or last-born

(ˈlæstˌbɔrn, ˈlɑst-)
n.
a child who is born last in a family; youngest child.
[1865–70]
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