motherer

English

Etymology

mother +‎ -er

Noun

motherer (plural motherers)

  1. Agent noun of mother: one who mothers.
    • 1966, Frank Swinnerton, Sanctuary, page 165:
      ...the hag-like Rose, abrupt flouter of authority and motherer of naughty old girls...
    • 2009, Ursula K. Le Guin, Powers, page 34:
      Our aunties said I didn't need a motherer, since I had such a good sister, and I agreed.
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