cummer

noun

cum·​mer

ˈkəmər

plural -s

1

chiefly Scottish : godmother

2

chiefly Scottish : an intimate female friend

3

chiefly Scottish : a woman or girl

also : witch

4

chiefly Scottish : midwife

Word History

Etymology

Middle English commare godmother, from Middle French commere, from Late Latin commater, from Latin com- + mater mother

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