Lewis & Short

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fēto (foet-), āre, v. n. and a. [2. fetus] (post-Aug.).

  1. I. Neutr., to bring forth, breed, hatch: in quibus (paludibus) plerumque fetant (anates), Col. 8, 15, 7: silvestres gallinae, id. 8, 8, 12: cf. ib. § 8.
  2. II. Act., to make fruitful, fructify, impregnate: feminas, Aug. de Cons. Evang. 1, 25: armenta, id. Civ. D. 5, 7 al.