as in mothers
a female human parent
the toddler clung to her mammy and eyed the strangers fearfully
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Parents wept over the loss of their children, while mothers and other female relatives cried and beat their chests in grief.
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Pregnant mothers are afraid of their babies not being able to have a home.
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Many Amazon reviewers, especially moms, say this set is their favorite for working from home, going to their kids' games, and vacations.
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“Mammies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mammies. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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