Definition of yean
intransitive verb
:to bring forth young
—used of a sheep or goat
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Origin and Etymology of yean
Middle English yenen, from Old English *geēanian, from Old English ge-, perfective prefix + ēanian to yean; akin to Latin agnus lamb, Greek amnos
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