accoucheur

noun

ac·cou·cheur ˌa-ˌkü-ˈshər

: one that assists at a birth

especially : obstetrician

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Etymology

borrowed from French, from accoucher "to give birth, aid (a woman) who is giving birth" (going back to Old French acouchier "to take to bed in order to give birth") + -eur, agent suffix (going back to Old French -eor -or entry 1) — more at accouchement

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1727, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of accoucheur was in 1727

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“Accoucheur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accoucheur. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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accoucheur

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ac·cou·cheur ˌa-ˌkü-ˈshər

: one that assists at a birth

especially : obstetrician

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