单词 |
obstetrication |
释义 |
† obstetriˈcation Obs. rare. [n. of action from prec.] The action or office of a midwife or accoucheur; delivery.
a1615Donne βιαθανατος (1644) 78 Assemblies..for the delivery and obstetrication of those children of naturall law. 1644Bp. Hall Free Prisoner §8 There he must lye in an uncouth posture..till..hee shall be by an helpfull obstetrication drawn forth into the larger prison of the world. |

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