† puerˈperial, a. (n.) Obs. rare.
[f. L. puerperi-um puerpery + -al1.]
Of or pertaining to child-birth. b. As n. (pl.) things or matters pertaining to child-birth.
| 1628 Gaule Pract. The. (1629) 116 What preparation for Puerperials? What ready helpe of a Midwife? 1648 Beaumont Psyche xix. vi, With puerperial pain. 1710 T. Fuller Pharm. Extemp. 256 The Tulip..is a blessed..Remedy for Puerperial After-Pains. |