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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
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  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