Lying-in Definition
līĭng-ĭn
lyings-in
noun
The situation (often, traditionally, involving confinement to bed) of a woman during the process of giving birth.
Webster's New World
The time needed for this, often including time before labor begins and after delivery.
Webster's New World
The final stages of pregnancy; accouchement.
Wiktionary
adjective
Of or for childbirth.
A lying-in hospital.
Webster's New World
Of, or relating to childbirth.
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Noun
Singular:
lying-inPlural:
lyings-in
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