Mither

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈmaɪθər/

Late 17th century, unknown origin, possibly Welsh moedrodd to worry or bother. Possible alternative from the Welsh meidda ("to beg for whey") or perhaps meiddio ("to dare or venture"). Bear in mind that the "dd" in Welsh corresponds in sound to the "th" in mither, and English also has moider and moither.

Full definition of mither

Verb

1. (intransitive, Northern England) To make an unnecessary fuss, moan, bother.
2. (transitive) To pester or irritate someone. Usually directed at children.Will you stop mithering me!

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈmɪθə/

Late variant of Old English mōdor.

Noun

1. (Scotland and Northern England) mother

Anagrams

• hermit