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

Then said Sarah: Who would have supposed that I should give suck to my child, being so old?

From Bible Stories and Religious Classics by Wells, Philip P.

They bring forth their young alive, and give suck to them as soon as they are born.

From The History of a Mouthful of Bread And its effect on the organization of men and animals by Macé, Jean

"The muse gave birth to Collins, she did but give suck to Gray."

From English Literature: Modern Home University Library of Modern Knowledge by Mair, G. H. (George Herbert)

"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