accoucheur
noun
ac·cou·cheur ˌa-ˌkü-ˈshər 
: one that assists at a birth
especially : obstetrician
Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French, from accoucher "to give birth, aid (a woman) who is giving birth" (going back to Old French acouchier "to take to bed in order to give birth") + -eur, agent suffix (going back to Old French -eor -or entry 1) — more at accouchement
First Known Use
1727, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
accoucheur
noun
ac·cou·cheur ˌa-ˌkü-ˈshər
: one that assists at a birth
especially : obstetrician
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