accouchement
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At her first accouchement she took the precaution of registering at the hospital under a false name, thereby assuring detailed reports of the event in the newspapers.
From Time Magazine Archive
Moreover, he and the Duchess, ex-Susie Potter of Chicago, had been separated since the latter's accouchement, 20 years ago.
From Time Magazine Archive
He secured a tractor, arrived at the accouchement with 15 minutes to spare.
From Time Magazine Archive
And as Fabiola canceled all engagements for the duration, all Belgium hoped for a safe accouchement.
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Her husband on taking flight had been constrained to leave her behind in Paris, she being near her accouchement, which circumstance however did not prevent the Queen from giving an order for her arrest.
From Political Women, Vol. 1 by Sutherland Menzies
Simply called a "Roasted Broccoli and Brussels Salad," it features warmed, crispy vegetables; cool accouchements like cheese, dates and almonds; and the amazing inclusion of Calabrian chili paste in the dressing.
From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2023
Curiously, the caves are not used for accouchements.
From Time Magazine Archive
As the magazine grew, its interests expanded: vacation planning, advice on romance, cooking and sewing instruction, even history in the form of a series of famous accouchements.
From Time Magazine Archive
She presided at numerous artistic accouchements; she was, pre-eminently, the critical midwife to many poets, pianists, painters, composers, and thinkers.
From Unicorns by James Huneker
For similar occult reasons, it is thought in Brittany that conception during a waxing moon produces a male child, during a waning moon a female, while accouchements at the latter time are dangerous.
From The Religion of the Ancient Celts by J. A. MacCulloch
