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To perform the office of midwife.

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  1. v. i. To perform the office of midwife.
  2. v. t. To assist as a midwife.
  3. To perform the office of midwife. [Obs.] "Nature does obstetricate." Evelyn. To assist as a midwife. [Obs.] E. Waterhouse.
  4. To perform the office of midwife. [Obs.] "Nature doesobstetricate." Evelyn.