mother

Words with a similar base: mother

'mother'

[mother.n.01] as in: a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

'mother'

[mother.n.02] as in: a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar

'mother'

[mother.n.03] as in: a term of address for an elderly woman

'mother'

[mother.n.04] as in: a term of address for a mother superior

'mother'

[mother.n.05] as in: a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation

Examples:
necessity is the mother of invention

'mother'

[mother.v.01] as in: care for like a mother

Examples:
She fusses over her husband

'mother'

[beget.v.01] as in: make children

Examples:
Abraham begot Isaac
Men often father children but don't recognize them

Origins

					mother (English)
└── moder (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── modor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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