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teethe

English

Alternative forms

  • teeth (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle English tethen, from Old English t?þan (to teethe), from Proto-Germanic *tanþijan? (to teethe), from Proto-Germanic *tanþs (tooth). Cognate with German zähnen (to provide with teeth).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ti?ð/
  • Rhymes: -i?ð

Verb

teethe (third-person singular simple present teethes, present participle teething, simple past and past participle teethed)

  1. (intransitive) To grow teeth.
    Babies typically start teething at about six months.
  2. (intransitive) To bite on something to relieve discomfort caused by growing teeth.
    She'll teethe on anything that she can get into her mouth.

Synonyms

  • (grow teeth): dentize, cut new teeth, breed teeth

Derived terms

  • teething ring

Translations

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teether

English

Etymology

teethe +? -er

Noun

teether (plural teethers)

  1. A device given to infants to help soothe inflamed gums during teething, often filled with a fluid or gel that can be frozen or refrigerated.

Synonyms

  • chew toy
  • teething ring

Translations

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  • what are tethers used for
  • what is teether toy
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  • what are teethers made of
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