"motheringly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more motheringly [comparative], most motheringly [superlative]
Etymology: From mothering + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|mothering|ly}} mothering + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} motheringly (comparative more motheringly, superlative most motheringly)
  1. In a mothering manner; maternally; so as to coddle.
    Sense id: en-motheringly-en-adv-UnGx71OH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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