Mother Hubbard

[ huhb-erd ]

noun

1. a full, loose gown, usually fitted at the shoulders, worn by women.
2. a character in a nursery rhyme.

Mother Hubbard

/ ˈhʌbəd /

noun

1. sometimes not capitals a woman's full-length unbelted dress

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mother Hubbard¹

C19: after Mother Hubbard, a character in a nursery rhyme

Example Sentences

Spider-Man features an upset Peter Parker cursing about “Mother Hubbard.”

From The Daily Beast

Sue heard one or two people say, "Look at little Mother Hubbard."

From Project Gutenberg

Mother Hubbard began to look about her with the mien of a housekeeper.

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I'm afraid Mother Hubbard will charge me full price for your board.

From Project Gutenberg

"I'll take you," said Mother Hubbard, putting her handkerchief to her face.

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"Only there isn't any coffee," said Mother Hubbard, going to the cupboard.

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