lying-in /ly·ing-in/ (li´ing-in)
lying-in
1. puerperal.
2. puerperium.
ly·ing-in (l   ng-n )n. pl. ly·ings-in (l ngz-) or ly·ing-ins A state attending childbirth. adj. Of or intended for use during childbirth. |
lying-in
Etymology: AS, licgan, lying; L, in
1 adj, designating the time before, during, and after childbirth.
2 adj, designating a hospital that provides care for women in childbirth and the puerperium.
3 n, the condition of being in confinement, or childbed.
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