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suckling

noun suck·ling \ˈsə-kliŋ\

Definition of SUCKLING

: a young unweaned animal

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Origin of SUCKLING

Middle English suklyng, from suken to suck

First Known Use: 13th century

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Suckling

biographical name Suck·ling \ˈsə-kliŋ\

Definition of SUCKLING

Sir John 1609–1642 Eng. Cavalier poet

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suckling

noun suck·ling \ˈsə-kliŋ\

Definition of SUCKLING for Kids

: a young mammal still sucking milk from its mother

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