birthstool

[ burth-stool ]

noun

1. a specially shaped seat formerly used in childbirth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of birthstool¹

First recorded in 1620–30; birth + stool

Example Sentences

He said: "Let this be a sign to thee that my words are true, and my advice is excellent: Thy wife, who is sitting upon the birthstool at this moment, will bring forth a son, and thou wilt rejoice over him, but in the midst of thy joy the sad tidings will be told thee of the death of thine older son, who was born unto thee but two years ago, and thou must needs find consolation for the loss of the one in the birth of the other."

From Project Gutenberg