[f. WEAN v. + -ER1.]
† 1. One who takes care of a young person. Obs.
1579. Lyly, Euphues (Arb.), 131. Plato … admonished all nursses and weaners of youth, that they should [etc.].
2. A calf or lamb weaned during the current year. (? Australian.) Cf. WEANYER.
1881. Mrs. C. Praed, Policy & P., I. 137. These are the weaners to be looked after.
1890. ‘R. Boldrewood,’ Col. Reformer, xi. Wether, hogget, ewe, weaner. Ibid. You won’t have that weaner flock drafted before breakfast.
