noun
- young goats or sheep, especially those recently born
Usage: archaic; dialectal
Examples
- The shepherd counted the yeanlings in the spring pasture.
- Several yeanlings were born during the harsh winter months.
- The farmer separated the yeanlings from their mothers for weaning.
- Young yeanlings require extra care and protection from predators.
- The flock included both adult goats and their yeanlings.