ablactate
|ab-lac-tate|
C2
/æbˈlæk.teɪt/
wean from milk
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ablactate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ablactare,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'lactare' meant 'to suckle.'
Historical Evolution
'ablactare' transformed into the English word 'ablactate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wean from milk,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to wean a child or young animal from its mother's milk.
The farmer decided to ablactate the calves at 6 months.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/02 23:51