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ablactate

ab·lac·tate

UK/ˌæblækˈteɪt/ uncommon rare

verb

1.

gradually deprive (infants) of mother''s milk

  • “she weaned her baby when he was 3 months old and started him on powdered milk”
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From Latin ablactātus, perfect passive participle of ablactō (“wean”), from ab + lactō (“suckle”), from lac (“milk”).

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