moderhede

Middle English

/ˈmoːdərˌhɛːd/

noun

Definitions

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

Etymology

Affix from Middle English moder.

Origin

Middle English

moder

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

mother English
mōdor Old English
godmoder Middle English
moder Middle English
moderes Middle English
moderles Middle English
moderly Middle English
moders Middle English
moderwort Middle English
modren Middle English
modres Middle English
mither Scots