the world > animals > mammals > group Ungulata (hoofed) > group Ruminantia (sheep, goats, cows, etc.) > genus Ovus > [verb (intransitive)] > to conceive or give birth (4)
intransitive. To bring forth a lamb; to yean.
Of a ewe: To yean. ? U.S. only.
passive. Of a mare: To be served (by a horse): see quot. 1856. Const. to. Also of a ewe: To conceive.