Kid (kĭd), n. [Of Scand. origin; cf. Icel. kið, Dan. & Sw. kid; akin to OHG. kizzi, G. kitz, kitzchen, kitzlein.] 1. (Zoöl.) A young goat.
The... leopard shall lie down with the kid. Is. xi. 6.
2. A young child or infant; hence, a simple person, easily imposed on. Charles Reade.
3. A kind of leather made of the skin of the young goat, or of the skin of rats, etc.
4. pl. Gloves made of kid.
5. A small wooden mess tub; — a name given by sailors to one in which they receive their food. Cooper.