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mother

(n): a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

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(n): a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

(n): a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar

(n): a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey

(n): a term of address for an elderly woman

(n): a woman who is old

(n): a term of address for a mother superior

(n): the superior of a group of nuns

(n): a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation

(n): arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

(v): care for like a mother

(v): provide care for

(v): make children

(v): make or cause to be or to become

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4 months ago John said:

An amazing song by John Lennon, too. Here's video of him performing it at Madison Square Garden.

4 months ago Treeseed said:

One aspect of the triple goddess in Wicca
See also maiden and crone

about 1 year ago Lampbane said: Danzig, "Mother"

"Mother
Tell your children not to walk my way
Tell your children not to hear my words
What they mean
What they say
Mother

Mother
Can you keep them in the dark for life
Can you hide them from the waiting world
Oh mother"

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