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Breastfeed Definition & Meaning

breastfeed
verb
  1. give suck to; "The wetnurse suckled the infant"; "You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places"

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Frequently asked questions

What does breastfeed mean?
give suck to; "The wetnurse suckled the infant"; "You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places"
What part of speech is breastfeed?
Breastfeed is a verb.

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