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Yearling

Meaning

Noun

An
that is between one and two years
; one that is in its second year (but
two
years
).
A
that is considered to be one year
until a
January 1st.
In American English, Baby animals & Horse racing:
A
at West Point
academy.
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Wiktionary

Origin

yearling
English
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-ling
English
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-ling
Middle English (1100-1500)
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-ling
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
year
English
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yeer
Middle English (1100-1500)
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gear
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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Etym
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