Ablactate (verb)
ab-lak-tayt
to wean
First recorded in 1750–60. Combines the prefix ab-, meaning “away from,” + lactate, from the Latin lactāre, meaning “to give milk.”
Example sentences
“They decideed it was time to follow the doctor’s advice and ablactate the twins.”

Soigné (adj) swahn-yay Carefully or elegantly done, operated, or designed First recorded in 1915–20. Borrowed directly from French; originally from soin, meaning “care.” (more…)