3. A number produced at once; a brood. [Obs.]
Note: Breed is usually applied to domestic animals; species or variety to wild animals and to plants; and race to men.
BREEDBATE
Breed"bate, n.
Defn: One who breeds or originates quarrels. [Obs.] "No telltale nor no breedbate." Shak.
BREEDER
Breed"er, n.
1. One who, or that which, breeds, produces, brings up, etc. She was a great breeder. Dr. A. Carlyle. Italy and Rome have been the best breeders of worthy men. Ascham.
2. A cause. "The breeder of my sorrow." Shak.
BREEDING
Breed"ing, n.
1. The act or process of generating or bearing.
2. The raising or improving of any kind of domestic animals; as, farmers should pay attention to breeding.