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yean

verb \ ˈyēn , ˈēn \

Definition of yean

yeaned; yeaning; yeans
intransitive verb
: to bring forth young —used of a sheep or goat

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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