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yean
[ yeen ]
verb (used without object)
- (of a sheep or goat) to bring forth young.
yean
/ jiːn /
verb
- (of a sheep or goat) to give birth to (offspring)
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of yean1
Old English geēanian; related to Dutch oonen to bring forth young, Latin agnus lamb; see ewe
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Example Sentences
The Van Yean waterworks, sixteen miles away, supply water to the town.
From Project Gutenberg
Thank heaven, I haven't had a woman in the house these seven yean; so all's snug.
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Long afterwards the navvies employed in the construction of the Yan Yean aqueduct received one pound sterling per day.
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