give suck

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The teats of female animals, when they give suck, become rigid and erected, in the same manner as in the last article, from the pleasurable sensation of the love of the mother to her offspring.

From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Darwin, Erasmus

I do not recollect hearing of any woman who had six children except the wife of Raddin of Madura, who had more; and she, contrary to the universal custom, did not give suck to hers.

From The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants by Marsden, William

But woe is then to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days.

From The first New Testament printed in English by

"Mothers, after they are divorced, shall give suck unto their children two full years, and the father shall be obliged to maintain them and clothe them according to that which is reasonable."

From The Faith of Islam by Sell, Edward

He shall feed his flock like a shepherd, He shall gather the lambs in his arms, And carry them in his bosom, And shall gently lead those that give suck.

From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall