Matron and Mammy

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Matron noun - A dignified usually elderly woman of some rank or authority.

Usage example: the matron firmly ordered the rowdy little boys back to their seats

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Mammy and matron are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mammy" instead a noun "Matron".

Nearby Word: matronly

Mammy noun - A female human parent.

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

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Matron and mammy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Matron" instead a noun "Mammy".

Nearby Word: mamma

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