Where does “suckle” come from?
Suckle comes from Middle English sukelen, of uncertain origin and meaning.
suckle (English): A teat; To give suck to; to nurse at the breast,...
Definitions
- A teat; To give suck to; to nurse at the breast,...
Ancestry of “suckle”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | sukelen | — |