midhusband

noun

midhusband

noun

Etymology By analogy from midwife, where wife long ago meant any woman.

1

Humorous, Rare, Usually masculine equivalent of midwife: A male midwife.

Synonyms: accoucheur, midwife, man-midwife
Related terms: obstetrician, obstetrics
Coordinate terms: accoucheuse, midwife

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