midwomman

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Middle English

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Etymology

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    Blend of midwif +‎ womman.[1][2] Equivalent to mid (“with”) +‎ womman.

    Noun

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    midwomman (plural midwimmen)

    1. (hapax) midwife
      Synonym: midwif

    Descendants

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    • >? English: midwoman

    References

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    1. ^ “mid-wǒmman, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.
    2. ^ “midwomman, n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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