beestings

noun plural but singular or plural in construction bees·tings \ˈbē-stiŋz\

Definition of BEESTINGS

: the colostrum especially of a cow

bees·tings or beas·tings \ˈbē-stiŋz\

Middle English bestynge, from Old English bȳsting, from bēost beestings; akin to Old High German biost beestings

First Known Use: before 12th century

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