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Definition of Monitrice
1. Noun. An assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes.
Exact synonyms: Birthing Coach, Doula, Labor Coach
Generic synonyms: Assistant, Help, Helper, Supporter
Generic synonyms: Assistant, Help, Helper, Supporter
Lexicographical Neighbors of Monitrice
Literary usage of Monitrice
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1853)
"... broken by tho waves : nothing that his keen eye can identify—nothing but this.
Past tho old grey church of St. monitrice, through the still street of ..."
2. Missionary Register by Church Missionary Society (1819)
"... was marked by the monitrice, and sent to the platform.— " What have you done?"
said the Teacher. Without hesitation she acknowledged her offence. ..."
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