groaning board

noun

A platter of food traditionally given to the mother of a household around the time of childbirth.

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Meanings

noungroaning board (plural groaning boards)

plural groaning boards

  1. UKhistoricalA platter of food traditionally given to the mother of a household around the time of childbirth.
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