MOTHERING
mothering
Noun
- The nurturing of a child by its mother
- The protective behaviour of a mother towards her child
- Nurturing or protective behaviour reminiscent of that performed by a literal mother
- Shortened form of a-mothering ; practice of visiting one's literal or figurative mother or mother church (compare Mothering Sunday)
Verb
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