bleat

Definitions


[bliːt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a sheep, goat, or calf) make a characteristic weak, wavering cry
(e.g: the lamb was bleating weakly)


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Origin:
Old English blǣtan, of imitative origin


[bliːt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the weak, wavering cry made by a sheep, goat, or calf
(e.g: the distant bleat of sheep)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English blǣtan, of imitative origin




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