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Webster 1913 Edition


Superfetate

Suˊper-fe′tate

,
Verb.
I.
[L.
superfetare
;
super
above, over +
fetare
to bring forth.]
To conceive after a prior conception, but before the birth of the offspring.
The female . . . is said to
superfetate
.
Grew.

Webster 1828 Edition


Superfetate

SUPERFE'TATE

,
Verb.
I.
[L. super and foetus.] To conceive after a prior conception.
The female is said to superfetate.

Definition 2024


superfetate

superfetate

English

Verb

superfetate (third-person singular simple present superfetates, present participle superfetating, simple past and past participle superfetated)

  1. To conceive after a prior conception, but before the birth of the offspring.
    The female [] is said to superfetate. Grew.