Defn: To perform the office of midwife.
MIDWIFERY
Mid"wife`ry, n.
1. The art or practice of assisting women in childbirth; obstetrics.
2. Assistance at childbirth; help or coöperation in production.
MIDWINTER
Mid"win`ter, n. Etym: [AS. midwinter.]
Defn: The middle of winter. Dryden.
MIDWIVE
Mid"wive`, v. t.
Defn: To midwife. [Obs.]
MIEN
Mien, n. Etym: [F. mine; perh. from sane source as mener to lead; cf.
E. demean, menace, mine, n.]
Defn: Aspect; air; manner; demeanor; carriage; bearing. Vice is a monster of so frightful mien, As, to be hated, needs but to be seen. Pope.