Foalhood

/ˈfoʊlhʊd/ noun

Definition

The state or period of being a foal, or the young age of a horse from birth until it becomes a yearling.

Etymology

From Old English 'fola' (foal) + '-hood' (a suffix meaning state, condition, or period of time), similar to childhood or falsehood.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-hood' is ancient and powerful—it transforms any noun into an idea about a life stage or condition, which is why we have neighborhood, brotherhood, and even adulthood, all sharing this same Old English building block.

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