mamaw en · NOUN
Etymology
Probably an affectionate alteration of mama or reduplication of mother.
Meanings
- (Southern-US, US, dialectal, uncommon) One's mother.
- (Southern-US, US, dialectal) One's grandmother, especially one's maternal grandmother.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mawmaw | alternative | lexicographic | |
| mamaws | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| mammaw | alternative | lexicographic |