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afterings

plural noun
af·​ter·​ings | \ ˈaf-t(ə-)riŋz, -trənz\

Definition of afterings

1 dialectal : stripping sense 2a
2 : colostrum

First Known Use of afterings

1777, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for afterings

after entry 1 + -ings, plural of -ing entry 2

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