miscarriage
The origin and history of miscarriage.
Etymology
From mis- + carriage — literally a "wrong carrying," first applied to failed plans and later specifically to lost pregnancies.
The origin and history of miscarriage.
From mis- + carriage — literally a "wrong carrying," first applied to failed plans and later specifically to lost pregnancies.
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