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单词 maternize
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Definition of maternize in English:

maternize

(also maternise)
verb ˈmatənʌɪz
rare
  • with object To mother (a person); to be as a mother to; to endow (something) with motherly qualities.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in ‘Rolf Boldrewood’ (1826–1915), novelist (real name Thomas Browne). From matern- + -ize.

 
 

Definition of maternize in US English:

maternize

(also maternise)
verbˈmatənʌɪz
rare
  • with object To mother (a person); to be as a mother to; to endow (something) with motherly qualities.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in ‘Rolf Boldrewood’ (1826–1915), novelist (real name Thomas Browne). From matern- + -ize.

 
 
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