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mechanolatry commented on the word venetian veil
A caul covering a newborns face. To be "born in the caul" simply means a child is born with the amniotic sac or membranes still intact around the body. The sac consists of two adherent membranes (chorion and amnion) of fetal origin which separate the amniotic fluid and fetus from the maternal uterine wall. When a baby is born in the caul, the sac balloons out at birth, covering the baby's face and body as he or she emerges from the mother. A child born in this way is known as a caulbearer.
January 29, 2009
sionnach commented on the word venetian veil
In Ireland a child born like this is believed to have a certain 'sixth sense' (accurate premonitions about future events) throughout his or her life.
January 29, 2009
mechanolatry commented on the word venetian veil
You are correct sionnach. I had forgot to add that!
March 5, 2009