Defn: A rural custom in England, of visiting one's parents on Midlent Sunday, — supposed to have been originally visiting the mother church to make offerings at the high altar.
MOTHER-IN-LAW
Moth"er-in-law`, n.
Defn: The mother of one's husband or wife.
MOTHERLAND
Moth"er*land`, n.
Defn: The country of one's ancestors; — same as fatherland.
MOTHERLESS
Moth"er*less, a. Etym: [AS. modorleás.]
Defn: Destitute of a mother; having lost a mother; as, motherless children.
MOTHERLINESS
Moth"er*li*ness, n.
Defn: The state or quality of being motherly.
MOTHERLY
Moth"er*ly, a. Etym: [AS. modorlic.]