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obstetricate
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obstetricate, v. i. [L. obstetricatus, p. p. of obstetricare, fr. obstetrix.].
To perform the office of midwife. Evelyn. [1913 Webster]
obstetricate, v. t.
To assist as a midwife. E. Waterhouse. [1913 Webster]
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