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