(as a term of praise) a female disciple pre-eminent above all others.

(in phrases as a white hen's chick (also chicken), the son of a white hen) a fortunate person or thing; a favourite child; cf. senses A. 9 and A. 10.

A favourite of fortune.

n. (with plural) A fortunate person or thing; esp. in Astrology a fortunate planet, sign, etc.

a person considered by others to have more good luck than might be expected.

a child born on Sunday, popularly believed to be greatly blessed or favoured; (hence) a lucky or apparently blessed person.

a very lucky man.