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Definition of Mothering
1. n. A rural custom in England, of visiting one's parents on Midlent Sunday, -- supposed to have been originally visiting the mother church to make offerings at the high altar.
Definition of Mothering
1. Verb. (present participle of mother) ¹
2. Noun. The nurturing of a child by its mother ¹
3. Noun. The protective behaviour of a mother towards her child ¹
4. Noun. Nurturing or protective behaviour reminiscent of that performed by a literal mother ¹
5. Noun. (obsolete) Shortened form of a-mothering (obsolete) ; practice of visiting one's literal or figurative mother or mother church (compare Mothering Sunday) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Mothering
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