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en-caul

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Editorial note

This is called an en-caul birth and there is a lot of very old superstitions about people born en-caul, mostly that it was good luck.

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Quick take

Alternative form of en caul. [Of a birth: with the baby still inside an intact amniotic sac.]

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of en-caul gathered in one view.

adjective

Alternative form of en caul. [Of a birth: with the baby still inside an intact amniotic sac.]

adverb

Alternative form of en caul. [Of a birth: with the baby still inside an intact amniotic sac.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for en-caul.

adjective

Alternative form of en caul. [Of a birth: with the baby still inside an intact amniotic sac.]

adverb

Alternative form of en caul. [Of a birth: with the baby still inside an intact amniotic sac.]

Example sentences

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This is called an en-caul birth and there is a lot of very old superstitions about people born en-caul, mostly that it was good luck.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use en-caul in a sentence?

This is called an en-caul birth and there is a lot of very old superstitions about people born en-caul, mostly that it was good luck.

What does en-caul mean?

Alternative form of en caul. [Of a birth: with the baby still inside an intact amniotic sac.]

What part of speech is en-caul?

en-caul is commonly used as adjective, adverb.