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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Lighten
  2. n. descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped
  3. n. changing to a lighter color
  4. n:100 n. descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped