MOTHERING

mothering

Noun

  1. The nurturing of a child by its mother
  2. The protective behaviour of a mother towards her child
  3. Nurturing or protective behaviour reminiscent of that performed by a literal mother
  4. Shortened form of a-mothering ; practice of visiting one's literal or figurative mother or mother church (compare Mothering Sunday)

Verb



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