the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The act of bringing forth, or being delivered of, young; the act of giving birth; delivery; childbirth.
n. That which is brought forth; a birth.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The act of bringing forth or being delivered of young.
n. That which is brought forth; burden; birth.
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n. the process of giving birth
Word Usage
"-- Like a woman in parturition, who, after having restrained her breathing for a time, at last, overcome with labor pain, lets out her voice with a panting sigh; so Jehovah will give full vent to His long pent-up wrath."