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howdie

nounpeople

local woman assisting childbirth

A woman who assists at childbirth; originally used of local, untrained birth attendants in Shetland.

Example in use

Da howdie coom an' helpit wi da bairn.

Pronunciation

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/HOW-dee/

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Origin & context

scotsolderaffectionate

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