ablactate

[ab-lak-teyt]

verb (used with object)

ablactated, ablactating 

1. to wean.

Other Word Forms

• ablactation 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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