Wean

wen, v. [weaned (wend), weaning.] To accustom and reconcile to a want or deprivation of the breast or the mother's milk; to detach or alienate (the affections) from any object of desire. [AS. wenian, D. ivennen, to accustom, AS. awenian, D. afwennen, to disaccustom, wean; Ic. van i, OHG. giwona = E. wont, custom.] —Wean'ling, n. A child or animal newly weaned.