Definition of "weaning" []

• The (passive) process of a child or animal ceasing to be dependant on the mother for nourishment. (noun)
• Present participle of wean. (verb)

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• "That's what I call weaning a grown man! that is to say, since I've known what it is, I take off my hat to the curés: I feel very sorry for them, 'pon my word!"
• "I would begin weaning him from his buddies now, just like you would a foal."
• "Their education must consist not merely of the training of the mind, but of a weaning from the habits and feelings of their ancestors, and the acquirements of the language, arts and customs of civilised life."