Where does “lie-in” come from?
lie-in (English) comes from English lie in — To be brought to bed in childbirth; To stay in...
lie-in (English): A period spent lying in bed for longer than usual...
Definitions
- A period spent lying in bed for longer than usual...
Ancestry of “lie-in”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | lie in | To be brought to bed in childbirth; To stay in... |