"midwivery" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} midwivery (uncountable)
  1. (now rare) Alternative form of midwifery Tags: alt-of, alternative, archaic, uncountable Alternative form of: midwifery
    Sense id: en-midwivery-en-noun--hxkZqMs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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