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Webster 1913 Edition

Birthing

Birth′ing

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Noun.
1.
(Naut.)
Anything added to raise the sides of a ship.
Bailey.

Webster 1828 Edition

Birthing

BIRTH'ING

,
Noun.
Any thing added to raise the sides of a ship.

Definition 2024

birthing

birthing

English

Adjective

birthing ‎(not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to birth.

Noun

birthing ‎(plural birthings)

  1. The act of giving birth.
  2. (nautical) Anything added to raise the sides of a ship.
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