lying-in


Definition: Meaning of, lying-in in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / lʌɪɪŋˈɪn /

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lying-in lyings-in
  1. concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
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lying-in used in phrases

  • lying-in ward (noun)
    1. archaic a room where women were confined in childbirth
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