Definition of "man-midwife" []

• An accoucheur. (noun)

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• "There he is supposed to have a mission to convict men of self-conceit; in the Theaetetus he has assigned to him by God the functions of a man-midwife, who delivers men of their thoughts, and under this character he is present throughout the dialogue."
• "For all these reasons, private and publick, put together, — my father was for having the man-midwife by all means, — my mother, by no means."
• "Then saddle a horse, quoth my father, and do you go directly for Dr. Slop, the man-midwife, with all our services, — and let him know your mistress is fallen into labour — and that I desire he will return with you with all speed."