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What is the origin of the phrase “wet behind the ears”?

What is the origin of the phrase “wet behind the ears”?

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It means to be naive…and comes from a baby horse or cow…when a foal or calf is born, the spot behind it’s ears is the last part to dry….so to say someone is wet behind the ears…it means they are inexperienced.
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