Northern English term for mother.
Mam
Etymology & History
British mother (Northern/Welsh). Northern British and Welsh maternal term. 'Me mam' British regional. Distinct from 'mum' Southern British. Regional British family vocabulary variation. Reflects British maternal term diversity.
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Region
Welsh
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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