accouchement
the confinement of childbirth; lying-in.
Origin of accouchement
1Words Nearby accouchement
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How to use accouchement in a sentence
The accouchement of women was intrusted in many cases to the care of educated men, who contributed not a little to the art.
An Epitome of the History of Medicine | Roswell ParkThey are particularly ill-treated at the period of their accouchement.
From Paris to Pekin over Siberian Snows | Victor MeignanShe must continue to observe many precautions until her accouchement is completed.
The Hindoos as they Are | Shib Chunder BosePar quel horrible accouchement la terre les a-t-elle soulevs hors de ses entrailles?'
Italian Alps | Douglas William FreshfieldIt would have been inhuman in the Shelleys to decline to shelter Claire during her accouchement.
The Real Shelley, Vol. II (of 2) | John Cordy Jeaffreson
British Dictionary definitions for accouchement
/ French (akuʃmɑ̃, English əˈkuːʃmənt) /
childbirth or the period of confinement
Origin of accouchement
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