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Uncommonmothering
The correct spelling is mothering.
How to pronounce mothering
verb
Say it like: Mot-her-ing
The correct spelling is mothering. To give birth to or produce (as its female parent) a child. (Compare father.) For example: "mothered oil / vinegar / wine"
Usage Examples
“mothered oil / vinegar / wine”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To give birth to or produce (as its female parent) a child. (Compare father.)
- 2.To treat as a mother would be expected to treat her child; to nurture.
- 3.To cause to contain mother.
- 4.(of an alcohol) To develop mother.
noun
- 1.The nurturing of a child by its mother.
- 2.The protective behaviour of a mother towards her child.
- 3.Nurturing or protective behaviour reminiscent of that performed by a literal mother.
- 4.Shortened form of a-mothering ; practice of visiting one's literal or figurative mother or mother church (compare Mothering Sunday).
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