birthtongue
birthtongue · birthtongues
One's first language, learnt in early childhoodOne's first language, learnt in early childhood; native language.
Meaning
1 senses(rare)One's first language, learnt in early childhood; native language.
Origin
From Middle English burþe tonge, equivalent to birth + tongue.From Middle English burþe tonge, equivalent to birth + tongue.
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