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Webster 1913 Edition

Superfetate

Suˊper-fe′tate

,

Verb.

I.

[L.

superfetare

;

super

above, over +

fetare

to bring forth.]

To conceive after a prior conception, but before the birth of the offspring.

The female . . . is said to

superfetate

.

Grew.

Webster 1828 Edition

Superfetate

SUPERFE'TATE

,

Verb.

I.

[L. super and foetus.] To conceive after a prior conception.

The female is said to superfetate.