Where does “mimmey” come from?
mimmey (Manx) comes from Old Irish muimme, from Proto-Celtic mammā.
mimmey (Manx): guardian, foster mother; godmother; sponsor
Definitions
- guardian, foster mother; godmother; sponsor
Ancestry of “mimmey”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old Irish | muimme | wet nurse, foster mother; instructress; patroness |
| 2 | Proto-Celtic | mammā | — |