NURSLING

nursling, nurseling, suckling

(noun) an infant considered in relation to its nurse

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

nursling (plural nurslings)

A young child or animal being nursed.

Source: Wiktionary


Nurs"ling, n. Etym: [Nurse + -ling.]

Definition: One who, or that which, is nursed; an infant; a fondling. I was his nursling once, and choice delight. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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CLEVIS

(noun) a coupler shaped like the letter U with holes through each end so a bolt or pin can pass through the holes to complete the coupling; used to attach a drawbar to a plow or wagon or trailer etc.


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There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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