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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An animal that has been recently weaned.

   ""I mean she's too young to get married," said Oscar. "Doesn't know she's alive yet—like calfing a weaner.""

2. 2
   A device used to help wean a young animal by keeping it from suckling.

Synonyms

All synonyms

calfchickcoltcubdogieduckling

Example

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""I mean she's too young to get married," said Oscar. "Doesn't know she's alive yet—like calfing a weaner.""

Etymology

From wean + -er.

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