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lying–in

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lying–in /ˌlajɪŋˈɪn/ noun
plural lyings–in or lying–ins
lying–in
/ˌlajɪŋˈɪn/
noun
plural lyings–in or lying–ins
Britannica Dictionary definition of LYING–IN
[count] old-fashioned
: the time when a woman lies in bed before, while, and after giving birth to a baby