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

Word History and Origins

Origin of teethe¹

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

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.

From Popular-Science

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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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