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Mother Hubbard
[ huhb-erd ]
noun
- a full, loose gown, usually fitted at the shoulders, worn by women.
- a character in a nursery rhyme.
Mother Hubbard
/ ˈhʌbəd /
noun
- sometimes not capitals a woman's full-length unbelted dress
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Mother Hubbard1
C19: after Mother Hubbard, a character in a nursery rhyme
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Example Sentences
Spider-Man features an upset Peter Parker cursing about “Mother Hubbard.”
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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.
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"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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