Swaddling

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The practice of wrapping infants in clothing that restricts movement. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    Clothing of this kind. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of swaddle form-of, gerund, participle, present

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"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

Etymology

From Middle English swaþelynge; equivalent to swaddle + -ing.

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