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ablactate

[ ab-lak-teyt ]

verb (used with object)

, ab·lac·tat·ed, ab·lac·tat·ing.
  1. to wean.


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  • ablac·tation noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ablactate1

< Late Latin ablactātus weaned (past participle of ablactāre ), equivalent to ab- ab- + lact- (stem of lac ) milk + -ātus -ate 1

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