Mother Hubbard

Mother Hub·bard

M0438800 (hŭb′ərd)n. A woman's loose, unbelted dress.

[Probably from illustrations of Mother Hubbard, , character in a nursery rhyme by Sarah Catherine Martin (1768-1826), British writer.]

Mother Hubbard

(ˈhʌbəd) n (Clothing & Fashion) (sometimes not capitals) a woman's full-length unbelted dress[C19: after Mother Hubbard, a character in a nursery rhyme]

Moth′er Hub′bard

(ˈhʌb ərd)
n. a women's loose gown, usu. fitted at the shoulders. [1915–20; after a nursery rhyme character]

Mother Hubbard

A loose, baggy dress for women.

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Mother Hubbard - a woman's loose unbelted dressmuumuudress, frock - a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

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Synonyms for Mother Hubbard

noun a woman's loose unbelted dress

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