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ly⋅ing-in

  [lahy-ing-in] noun, plural lyings-in, lying-ins, adjective
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–noun
1. the state of being in childbed; confinement.
–adjective
2. pertaining to or providing facilities for childbirth: a lying-in hospital.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME lyynge in. See lie 2 , -ing 1 , in
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ly·ing-in   (lī'ĭng-ĭn')
n.   pl. ly·ings-in (lī'ĭngz-) or ly·ing-ins (-ĭnz')
The condition of a woman in the process of giving birth.
adj.  Of or intended for use during childbirth: a lying-in hospital.
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Main Entry: ly·ing–in
Pronunciation: "lI-i[ng]-'in
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural lyings–in or lying–ins
: the state attending and consequent to childbirth : CONFINEMENT
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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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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