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单词 macomere
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Definition of macomere in English:

macomere

noun ˌmakɒˈmɛə
Caribbean
  • The godmother of one's child, or the mother of one's godchild; (more generally) a term of affectionate respect for any female friend. Also (derogatory): an old woman, a gossip; an effeminate man.

Origin

1940s. From French Creole macoumèr from French ma commère, lit. ‘my child's godmother’, friendly mode of address to an older woman from ma my + commère; compare gossip.

Definition of macomere in US English:

macomere

nounˌmakɒˈmɛə
Caribbean
  • The godmother of one's child, or the mother of one's godchild; (more generally) a term of affectionate respect for any female friend. Also (derogatory): an old woman, a gossip; an effeminate man.

Origin

1940s. From French Creole macoumèr from French ma commère, lit. ‘my child's godmother’, friendly mode of address to an older woman from ma my + commère; compare gossip.

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