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English word pregnant comes from Old French (842-ca. 1400) preindre
preindre (Old French)
prenant (Old French)
preignant (Middle English)
pregnant (English)
(comparable) Having numerous possibilities or implications; full of promise; abounding in ability, resources, etc.. (mostly, not comparable) Carrying developing offspring within the body.. (now, poetic) Fertile, prolific (usually of soil, ground etc.).. (obsolete) Affording entrance; receptive; yielding; willing; open; prompt.. Expecting a baby together. A pregnant woman.