uther

ˈjuːðər

Definitions

1. noun

a woman who has given birth to a child, especially one who has borne a son

“She was hailed as a heroine by the community, earning her the title of uther.”

2. proper noun

a surname of English origin, possibly derived from the Old English word ‘uthere’, meaning ‘home’ or ‘house’

“The Uther family has been living in the same village for generations.”

Synonyms

  • matriarch
  • mother
  • woman

Antonyms

  • father
  • non-mother