: milk

Word History

Etymology

Middle English milche, from Old English -milce; akin to Old English melcan to milk — more at emulsion

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of milch was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near milch

Cite this Entry

“Milch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milch. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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