lying-in
ɪŋˈɪn noun
1.
the state of being in childbed; confinement.
adjective
2.
pertaining to or providing facilities for childbirth: a lying-in hospital.
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| lying-in | |
| —n , pl lyings-in | |
| a. confinement in childbirth | |
| b. (as modifier): a lying-in hospital | |
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lying-in ly·ing-in (lī'ĭng-ĭn')
n. pl. ly·ings-in (lī'ĭngz-) or ly·ing-ins
A state attending childbirth. adj.
Of or intended for use during childbirth.
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