motherish en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *méh₂tēr Proto-Germanic *mōdēr Proto-West Germanic *mōder Old English mōdor Middle English moder English mother Proto-Indo-European *-iskos Proto-Germanic *-iskaz Proto-West Germanic *-isk Old English -isċ Middle English -isch English -ish English motherish From mother + -ish.
Meanings
- Having maternal qualities; motherly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more motherish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most motherish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |