CHILDBEARING


Meaning of CHILDBEARING in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ch ī (- ə )l(d)- ˌ ber-i ŋ

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

: of or relating to the process of conceiving, being pregnant with, and giving birth to children <women of childbearing age>

– childbearing noun

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