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lying–in
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lying–in
(noun)
lying–in
/ˌlajɪŋ
ˈ
ɪn/
noun
plural
lyings–in
or
lying–ins
lying–in
/ˌlajɪŋ
ˈ
ɪn/
noun
plural
lyings–in
or
lying–ins
Britannica Dictionary definition of LYING–IN
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old-fashioned
:
the time when a woman lies in bed before, while, and after giving birth to a baby
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