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.