Suckled

Suckled
Suckle Suc"kle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Suckled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Suckling}.] [Freq. of suck.] To give suck to; to nurse at the breast. --Addison. [1913 Webster]

The breasts of Hecuba When she did suckle Hector, looked not lovelier. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

They are not weak, suckled by Wisdom. --Landor. [1913 Webster]


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