accoucheuse
|ac-cou-cheuse|
C2
/əˈkuːʃuːz/
midwife
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accoucheuse' originates from French, specifically the word 'accoucher,' where 'ac-' meant 'to' and 'coucher' meant 'to lay down.'
Historical Evolution
'accoucher' transformed into the French word 'accoucheuse,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accoucheuse.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lay down for childbirth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'midwife.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a midwife, a woman who assists in childbirth.
The accoucheuse was called to assist with the delivery.
Synonyms
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