1. The killing of offspring; esp., the crime of killing a child shortly before or after birth.
2. One who kills a child shortly before or after birth. Cf. INFANTICIDE. — prolicidal, adj.
1. The killing of offspring; esp., the crime of killing a child shortly before or after birth.
2. One who kills a child shortly before or after birth. Cf. INFANTICIDE. — prolicidal, adj.