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yean (yēn)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to bring forth (young): said of a sheep or goat

Etymology: ME genen < OE *ge-eanian < ge- (see y-) + eanian, to bring forth lambs, akin to Du oonen < IE base *agwhnos, lamb > Gr amnos, L agnus, lamb

Browse dictionary entries near yean

  1. ‹ yeah
  2. ‹ yea-high
  3. ‹ yea
  4. ‹ ye
  5. ‹ yd
  6. ‹ yclept
  7. ‹ ycleped
  8. ‹ Yb
  9. ‹ Yazoo
  10. ‹ yay
  1. yeanling ›
  2. year ›
  3. Year 2000 ›
  4. year after year ›
  5. year and a day rule ›
  6. year-end ›
  7. year-end dividend ›
  8. year-over-year ›
  9. year-round ›
  10. Year To Date ›