Friday, February 25, 2011

Cc: Couvade


Definition


a custom in some cultures in accordance with which when a child is born the father takes to bed as if bearing the child and submits himself to fasting, purification, or taboos.

Cocktail Party Banter


"Did you hear about Nancy's husband, who has decided to do a couvade at the birth of their child; and Nancy is pissed."




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