swaddling
nounEtymology From Middle English swaþelynge; equivalent to swaddle + -ing.
1
The practice of wrapping infants in clothing that restricts movement.
2
Clothing of this kind.
- Derived terms
- swaddling clothes, swaddling hypothesis
noun — 2 senses
Etymology From Middle English swaþelynge; equivalent to swaddle + -ing.
The practice of wrapping infants in clothing that restricts movement.
Clothing of this kind.
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