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Suckling

suck·ling

US/ˈsʌklɪŋ/ uncommon

noun

1.

English poet and courtier (1609-1642)

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2.
3.

a young mammal that has not been weaned

4.

feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast

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Origin

From Middle English sukling, sukeling, sokeling, equivalent to suck + -ling. Cognate with Middle Dutch sogelinc (“suckling”), Dutch zuigeling (“suckling”), German Säugling (“suckling”).

Phrases

  • sucking reflex
  • suckling calf
  • suckling clover
  • suckling pig

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