What does lying-in mean?
Lying-in means The final stages of pregnancy; accouchement..
Lying-in
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The final stages of pregnancy; accouchement..
Definitions by Sense
- The final stages of pregnancy; accouchement.
- A period of postpartum confinement, typically a month or longer, formerly common in Europe and still practiced in some parts of the world.
- of, or relating to childbirth
- of, or relating to postpartum confinement
Example Sentences
from our first knowing each other, which was soon after my lying-in, we were almost inseparable companions […]
As she lay by the birth-fire, she gazed on the face of the child asleep in the bamboo cradle […] Once free from the lying-in, Linchong set herself to bringing up the baby.
Synonyms for lying-in
Antonyms for lying-in
Related Words
Word Forms
- lying-ins
- lyings-in
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lying-in?
Common synonyms include travail, confinement, labor, parturiency.
What is the opposite of lying-in?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use lying-in in a sentence?
from our first knowing each other, which was soon after my lying-in, we were almost inseparable companions […]
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