moderhede

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From moder +‎ -hede.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmoːdərˌhɛːd/, /ˈmoːdərˌhɔːd/, /ˈmoːdərˌhoːd/

Noun

moderhede (uncountable)

  1. The state of being a mother; motherhood (especially used of the Virgin Mary)
  2. (rare) The caregiving, devotion, and guardianship given by a mother.

Descendants

  • English: motherhood

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