Where does “yearling” come from?
Yearling derives from Middle English yerling, a young animal in its first year, though its earlier origins remain uncertain.
yearling (English): An animal that is between one and two years old;...
Definitions
- An animal that is between one and two years old;...
Ancestry of “yearling”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | yerling | — |
Words derived from “yearling”