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Blessed event

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Noun
  1. 1
    The birth of a baby. euphemistic, idiomatic

    "Alexander Loudon, Netherlands Minister to the U.S., when asked if the blessed event was in prospect, hedged: "A royal child born on the soil of freedom-loving America would be both a blessing and a good omen.""

  2. 2
    the live birth of a child wordnet
  3. 3
    An occurrence or occasion which is particularly noteworthy and enjoyable. idiomatic

    "Mr. Spenlow told me this day week was Dora's birthday, and he would be glad if I would come down and join a little picnic on the occasion. . . . I think I committed every possible absurdity in the way of preparation for this blessed event."

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