Section M, N, and O

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There is, perhaps, a growing tendency thus to separate the
two, confining motherly to the latter signification. "They
termed her the great mother, for her motherly care in
cherishing her brethren whilst young." Sir W. Raleigh.

Moth"er*ly, adv. In a manner of a
mother.

Moth"er-na`ked (?), a. Naked as
when born.

Moth"er-of-pearl` (?), n.
(Zoöl.) The hard pearly internal layer of several
kinds of shells, esp. of pearl oysters, river mussels, and the
abalone shells; nacre. See Pearl.

Moth"er-of-thyme` (?), n. (Bot.)
An aromatic plant (Thymus Serphyllum); -- called also
wild thyme.

Moth"er*wort` (?), n. (Bot.)
(a) A labiate herb (Leonurus Cardiaca),
of a bitter taste, used popularly in medicine; lion's tail.
(b) The mugwort. See Mugwort.

Moth"er*y (mŭ&thlig;"&etilde;r*&ybreve;),
a. Consisting of, containing, or resembling,
mother (in vinegar).

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