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breed·ing (-iŋ)
noun
- the producing of young
- the rearing of young; upbringing, education, or training, esp. in manners or social behavior
- good upbringing or training tolerance is a sign of breeding
- the producing of plants and animals, esp. for the purpose of developing new or better types
Etymology: see breed
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