mothering

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moth·er·ing (m

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The nurturing and raising of a child or children by a mother: "Because they are involved in careers and mothering, many women lead exhausting lives" (David E. Bloom).

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mothering [ˈmʌðərɪŋ]

A. N → cuidados mpl maternales

B. CPD Mothering Sunday N (Brit) → fiesta f de la Madre

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