lying-in
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ly·ing–in
noun \ˌlī-iŋ-ˈin\ plural lyings–in or lying–ins
Definition of LYING-IN
: the state attending and consequent to childbirth : confinement
See First Known Use of LYING-IN
15th century
ly·ing–in
noun \ˌlī-iŋ-ˈin\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; lyings–inor ; lying–ins
Medical Definition of LYING–IN
: the state attending and consequent to childbirth : confinement
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