housemother

English

/haʊsˈmʌðə(ɹ)/, /hʌʊsˈmʌðɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A woman employed in a residence for young people to look after them.

Etymology

Compound from English house (a house, company) + English mother (fermented culture).

Origin

English

mother

Gloss

fermented culture

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