GESTATORY

Etymology

Adjective

gestatory (not comparable)

Pertaining to gestation or pregnancy.

(obsolete) Capable of being carried or worn.

Source: Wiktionary


Ges"ta*to*ry, a. Etym: [L. gestatorius that serves for carrying: cf. F. gestatoire.]

1. Pertaining to gestation or pregnancy.

2. Capable of being carried or worn. [Obs. or R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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