suckling

¹

[suhk-ling]

noun

1. an infant or a young animal that is not yet weaned.

Suckling

²

[suhk-ling]

noun

1. Sir John, 1609–42, English poet.

suckling

¹

/ ˈsʌklɪŋ /

noun

1. an infant or young animal that is still taking milk from the mother

2. a very young child

Suckling

²

/ ˈsʌklɪŋ /

noun

1. Sir John. 1609–42, English Cavalier poet and dramatist

Word History and Origins

Origin of suckling¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; suck, -ling ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of suckling¹

C15: see _suck , _-ling ¹ ; related to Middle Dutch sūgeling, Middle High German sōgelinc

Example Sentences

“It sounds frightfully close. Perhaps Fredrick has ordered a roast suckling for dinner in honor of our visit.”

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There’s only so much suckling pig and paella one could handle, so I found myself seeking the finest examples of tomato bread, city by city.

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In other words: Mommy isn’t a person, which would suggest she might have ambitions and desires outside of suckling babies.

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Roast pork belly redolent and tender as Castilian suckling pig.

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But a pregnant or suckling female is especially ravenous and will continue to forage for two for up to 1 year after giving birth.

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