accouchement
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of accouchement
1800–10; < French, derivative, with -ment -ment, of accoucher to give birth, be delivered, assist in giving birth, Old French: to lie down, take to bed, equivalent to ac- ac- + coucher to put to bed; see couch
Example Sentences
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Moreover, he and the Duchess, ex-Susie Potter of Chicago, had been separated since the latter's accouchement, 20 years ago.
From Time Magazine Archive
The jargon of self-help abounds in new attitudes toward accouchement.
From Time Magazine Archive
In an immensely exciting political accouchement last week India was preparing for Provincial elections in which the number of voters will be enlarged beyond all comparison with Indian polls hitherto.
From Time Magazine Archive
And as Fabiola canceled all engagements for the duration, all Belgium hoped for a safe accouchement.
From Time Magazine Archive
The news of the accouchement of my wife brought a very numerous party of friends and relations to my house, where they waited for the baptism, which took place in my drawing-room.
From Adventures in the Philippine Islands by La Gironière, Paul P. de
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