motherer

English

Etymology

mother +‎ -er

Noun

motherer (plural motherers)

1. Agent noun of mother: one who mothers.
   • 1966, Frank Swinnerton, Sanctuary, page 165:

     ...the hag-like Rose, abrupt flouter of authority and motherer of naughty old girls...

   • 2009, Ursula K. Le Guin, Powers, page 34:

     Our aunties said I didn't need a motherer, since I had such a good sister, and I agreed.