wean
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B2
/wiːn/
detach from dependency
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wean' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wenian,' where 'wen-' meant 'to accustom or train.'
Historical Evolution
'wenian' transformed into the Middle English word 'wenen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'wean.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to accustom or train,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to detach from a source of dependency.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to accustom a young mammal to food other than its mother's milk.
The mother cat began to wean her kittens at 6 weeks.
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Last updated: 2025/02/03 12:56