Motherful
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Befitting a mother; motherly.
"But Sœur Rosalie remained their mother still ; and when they returned, as many of them did — floated home by some strong current of grace — those motherful arms and that great motherful heart were open to them with a welcome made more tender by the extremity of their need."
- 2 In the state of motherhood; pregnant.
"The ship's quartermaster said nothing but just laid low, while the young, motherful bride moved about the deck in an exquisite confection of old-gold and rose, followed by a train of admirers."
- 3 Having a mother.
"I am motherful and sisterful; you are brotherless."
Synonyms
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More examples"But Sœur Rosalie remained their mother still ; and when they returned, as many of them did — floated home by some strong current of grace — those motherful arms and that great motherful heart were open to them with a welcome made more tender by the extremity of their need."
Etymology
From Middle English moderfull, equivalent to mother + -ful. Cognate with Scots moderfull (“pregnant”).
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