ablactate

[ ab-lak-teyt ]

verb (used with object)

, ab·lac·tat·ed, ab·lac·tat·ing.

1. to wean.

Other Words From

• ablac·tation noun

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

Example Sentences

Shall the ablactated soul feel only the blooming, not also the faded body?

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