Mammy and Mama

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Mammy noun - A female human parent.

Usage example: the toddler clung to her mammy and eyed the strangers fearfully

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Mama is a synonym for mammy. In some cases you can use "Mama" instead a noun "Mammy".

Nearby Word: mamma

Mama noun - A female human parent.

Usage example: I'm not your mama—you'll have to clean up after yourself

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Mammy is a synonym for mama. You can use "Mammy" instead a noun "Mama".

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