man-midwife

There he is supposed to have a mission to convict men of self-conceit; in the Theaetetus he has assigned to him by God the functions of a man-midwife, who delivers men of their thoughts, and under this character he is present throughout the dialogue.

Theaetetus 2007

For all these reasons, private and publick, put together, — my father was for having the man-midwife by all means, — my mother, by no means.

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman 2003

For all these reasons, private and publick, put together, — my father was for having the man-midwife by all means, — my mother, by no means.

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman 2003

Then saddle a horse, quoth my father, and do you go directly for Dr. Slop, the man-midwife, with all our services, — and let him know your mistress is fallen into labour — and that I desire he will return with you with all speed.

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman 2003

A physician, a surgeon, and man-midwife, generously undertook to attend the sick gratis.

An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia, Volume 2 Alexander Hewatt

Presbyterian and man-midwife, which sect and profession he had dropt for

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 61, No. 376, February, 1847 Various

General Monk, the man-midwife, who so skilfully assisted at that great Birth of Time, the Restoration, was made a duke, and Cromwell's army, so long the force behind the supreme power, was paid its arrears and (two regiments excepted) disbanded.

Andrew Marvell Birrell, Augustine, 1850-1933 1905

_As she goes to listen at the door, it opens, and the man-midwife enters.

Lady Good-for-Nothing Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 1903

Beyond the door, attended by her maid and a man-midwife, Ruth shut her teeth upon her throes.

Lady Good-for-Nothing Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 1903

Perhaps the term should be translated the man-midwife, for it was rather unusual for men to have much knowledge of this subject.

Old-Time Makers of Medicine The Story of The Students And Teachers of the Sciences Related to Medicine During the Middle Ages James Joseph Walsh 1903