weaning
|wean-ing|
B2
/ˈwiːnɪŋ/
(wean)
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 accustom a young mammal to food other than its mother's milk.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of gradually introducing an infant or young mammal to a diet other than its mother's milk.
The weaning of the calf took several weeks.
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Last updated: 2025/04/05 03:39