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teethe

[ teeth ]

verb (used without object)

, teethed, teeth·ing.
  1. to grow teeth; tooth; cut one's teeth. tooth.


teethe

/ tiːð /

verb

  1. intr to cut one's baby (deciduous) teeth


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Word History and Origins

Origin of teethe1

1375–1425; late Middle English tethen, derivative of teth teeth

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Example Sentences

Most of us don’t remember teething, but plenty recall having our wisdom teeth erupt and, if you live in a place that regularly removes them, getting them yanked out of your jaw.

Dey say a bone dey finds in de jawbone of a hog will make chillun teethe easy.

Yellow root will cure sore throat and a tea made from sheep droppings will make babies teethe easily.

We used to use nine red ants tied in a sack round they neck to make 'em teethe easy and never had no trouble with 'em neither.

Some babies is jus' natchelly gwine to teethe easier dan others anyhow.

Some folkses hung de left hind foot of a mole on a string 'round deir babies necks to make 'em teethe easier.

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