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suckle

|suck-le|

/ˈsʌkəl/

nourish with milk

Etymology

Etymology Information

'suckle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'soklen,' which is a diminutive form of 'soken,' meaning 'to suck.'

Historical Evolution

'soklen' transformed into the modern English word 'suckle' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to suck,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to give or draw milk.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to give milk to a baby or young animal from the breast or udder.

The mother cat will suckle her kittens.

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Verb 2

to draw milk from the breast or udder.

The calf suckled from its mother.

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Last updated: 2025/01/28 16:40