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And in them she put a little note that made me cry and cry and cry, it was so dear and mothery.

From Mary Cary "Frequently Martha" by Bosher, Kate Langley

“This is from mothery, who is dead,” continued the child.

From A Very Naughty Girl by Meade, L. T.

Tell her, then, tell her all you wish, you dear old fluttery, mothery poet father—as though it made any difference.

From The Kempton-Wace Letters by London, Jack

You are the dearest and darlingest thing left now that mothery is in heaven; and Sylvia will love you too.

From A Very Naughty Girl by Meade, L. T.

Set it in a dry place, and, should the pickle become mothery, boil it once a month, and, when cold, put the samphire into it.

From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady