English Explanatory Dictionary

midwifery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The practice and science of being a midwife.

Pronunciation

/mɪdˈwɪfəɹi/ /ˈmɪdˌwaɪfəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-midwifery.wav

Word forms

midwifery midwiferies midwivery

Etymology

From Middle English medewifry; equivalent to midwife + -ery.

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