English Explanatory Dictionary

ablactate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To wean.

Pronunciation

/ˌæblækˈteɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ablacate.wav

Word forms

ablactate ablactates ablactating ablactated

Etymology

From Latin ablactātus, perfect passive participle of ablactō (“wean”), from ab + lactō (“suckle”), from lac (“milk”).

Related words

ablactation
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