Where does “moth-er” come from?
moth-er (English) comes from English moth, from Hindi मोठ — mat, mot.
moth-er (English): A person or animal that catches moths
Definitions
- A person or animal that catches moths
Ancestry of “moth-er”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | moth | A usually nocturnal insect of the order... |
| 2 | Hindi | मोठ | mat, mot |