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Webster 1913 Edition


Midwifery

Mid′wifeˊry

(?; 277)
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Noun.
1.
The art or practice of assisting women in childbirth; obstetrics.
2.
Assistance at childbirth; help or cooperation in production.

Webster 1828 Edition


Midwifery

MID'WIFERY

,
Noun.
The art or practice of assisting women in childbirth; obstetrics.
1.
Assistance at childbirth.
2.
Help or cooperation in production.

Definition 2024


midwifery

midwifery

English

Noun

midwifery (plural midwiferies)

  1. The practice and science of being a midwife.

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