spanu

spanu, f.n: teat. (SPA-nuh / ˈspa-nʌ)

Medieval manuscript image of a woman holding out her breast from an opening in her dress; a noblewoman reaches out to feel it.
A noblewoman tests the exposed breast of a prospective nurse in Li Livres dou Santé; France, late 13th century; British Library, Sloane 2435, f. 28v. [demonagerie.tumblr.com]

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