English Explanatory Dictionary

midhusband

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. masculine equivalent of midwife: A male midwife.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

midhusband midhusbands

Etymology

By analogy from midwife, where wife long ago meant any woman.

Synonyms

accoucheur midwife man-midwife

Related words

obstetrician obstetrics
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