ablactation

The story

1. Late Latinablactātiō
2. Middle Englishablactacioun
3. English todayablactation

From Middle English ablactacioun from Late Latin ablactatio, ablactō (“to wean”) from ab (“without”) + lacto (“suckle”), from lac (“milk”); equivalent to ab- + lactation.

First known use, by meaning

• First attested from around (1350 to 1470). The weaning of a child from the breast, or of young animals from their dam.
• Attested from the late 17ᵗʰ century until the early 19ᵗʰ century. Inarching.