mother's
|moth/er's|
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/ˈmʌðərz/
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/ˈmʌðəz/
(mother)
female parent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mother' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'mōdor', where 'mōdor' meant 'female parent'.
Historical Evolution
'mōdor' transformed into the Middle English word 'moder', and eventually became the modern English word 'mother'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'female parent', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'mother', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with a mother.
This is my mother's favorite book.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/23 17:22