partŭrītĭo, ōnis, f. [parturio], a desiring to bring forth, labor, travail (late Lat.).
- I. Lit., Hier. adv. Jovin. 1, n. 22.
- II. Transf., a bearing or bringing forth, parturition: novae vitae, Aug. Conf. 8, 6: cordis, id. Ep. 34 (al. 31).
- III. Any grievous pains: inferni, Capreol. Epist. ad Vital. et Const.