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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The jargon of self-help abounds in new attitudes toward accouchement.
From Time Magazine Archive
And as Fabiola canceled all engagements for the duration, all Belgium hoped for a safe accouchement.
From Time Magazine Archive
It is events such as the accouchement of Brigitte Bardot that send our competitors' sales soaring.
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
Two weeks after my accouchement George and Isabelle called.
From Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess by Fischer, Henry W. (Henry William)
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