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  • adjective Obsolete form of obstetric.

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Examples

  • Truce! — truce, good Dr. Slop! — stay thy obstetrick hand; — return it safe into thy bosom to keep it warm; — little dost thou know what obstacles, — little dost thou think what hidden causes, retard its operation! —

    The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman 2003

  • Truce! — truce, good Dr. Slop! — stay thy obstetrick hand; — return it safe into thy bosom to keep it warm; — little dost thou know what obstacles, — little dost thou think what hidden causes, retard its operation! —

    The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman 2003

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