'Mothering' definitions:

Definition of 'Mothering'

From: GCIDE
  • Mother \Moth"er\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mothered; p. pr. & vb. n. Mothering.] To adopt as a son or daughter; to perform the duties of a mother to. [1913 Webster]
  • The queen, to have put lady Elizabeth besides the crown, would have mothered another body's child. --Howell. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Mothering'

From: GCIDE
  • Mothering \Moth"er*ing\, n. A rural custom in England, of visiting one's parents on Midlent Sunday, -- supposed to have been originally visiting the mother church to make offerings at the high altar. [1913 Webster]