E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Jeunesse Dorée.
The “gilded youth” of a nation; that is, the rich and fashionable young unmarried men.
1
“There were three of the jeunesse dorée, and, as such, were pretty well known to the ladies who promenade the grand circle.”—T. Terrel: Lady Delmar, ix.
