breastfeed

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To feed (a baby) milk via the breasts; to suckle; to nurse.
  • (chiefly) To nurse, to suck milk from a breast.

Etymology

Affix from English breast + English feed.

Origin

English

feed

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