teethe

Definition

To grow teeth.

Etymology

From Middle English tethen, from Old English tēþan (“to teethe”), from Proto-West Germanic *tanþijan, from Proto-Germanic *tanþijaną (“to teethe”), from Proto-Germanic *tanþs (“tooth”). Cognate with German zähnen (“to provide with teeth”).

Example Sentences

• "Babies typically start teething at about six months."
• "She'll teethe on anything that she can get into her mouth."