Mum (Aye yer maw).
Maw
MAW
mɔː
Noun
Example Sentences
"Ma maw's making dinner."
"Aye, yer maw!"
Etymology & History
Scottish term for mother. The "aw" vowel is characteristic of Scots. "Yer maw" is also used as an insult in the phrase "Aye, yer maw!"
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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