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mammy (mam′ē)

noun pl. mammies -·mies

  1. mother
  2. ☆ Historical a black woman responsible for the care of white children, esp. in the South

Etymology: dial. var. of mamma

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mammy Synonyms

mammy

n.

  1. *A black nursemaid

    nanny, nursemaid, aunty*, wet nurse; see nurse 2, 3.

  2. *Mother

    mom, mama, mommy; see mother 1.


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mammy Usage Examples

Possessives

  • po: Oh, I got to do it, yo ' po ' mammy 's got to kill you to save you, honey.

Adjective modifier

  • ole: I's gwine to be sole into slavery, en in a year you's gwine to buy yo ' ole mammy free ag'in.

Noun used with modifier

  • yer: It's me ur yer Mammy 'll be tane furra mug.
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