单词 | nipple shell |
释义 | > as lemmasnipple shell nipple shell n. a hollow shell-shaped device made of a rigid material, worn to collect breast milk or to encourage a flat or inverted nipple to become more prominent for the purpose of breastfeeding. ΚΠ 1712 Boston News-let. 17 Mar. 2/2 (advt.) To be sold by Mr. Zabdiel Boylston... All sorts of Cordial Waters, Cupping-glasses, Nipple-shells, Urinals, Lancets, Plaister-boxes, [etc.]. 1849 G. G. Foster New York in Slices 127 It has already been extensively approved for bougies, catheters, stethescopes [sic], nipple-shells, bandages, &c. 1998 Independent (Nexis) 15 Apr. c8 To dwell at length on the value of collecting drips in nipple shells does little to inspire a mother's confidence in her ability to produce the industrial quantities needed. < as lemmas |
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