verb (~d; suckling) Etymology: Middle English suklen, probably back-formation from suklyng Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. to give milk to from the breast or udder , to nurture as if by giving milk from the breast , to draw milk from the breast or udder of , intransitive verb to draw milk from the breast or udder
SUCKLE
Meaning of SUCKLE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012