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Words with a similar base: wean

'wean'

[wean.v.01] as in: gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk

Examples:
she weaned her baby when he was 3 months old and started him on powdered milk
The kitten was weaned and fed by its owner with a bottle

'wean'

[wean.v.02] as in: detach the affections of

Origins

					wean (English)
├── ane (English)
├── wee (English)
│   └── we (Middle English (1100-1500))
│       └── wæge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── wenian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))