Used as a respectful (or mock-respectful) form of address to an elderly woman, esp. to one of little means or education. Also used (instead of Mrs…
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释义 | the world > people > person > old person > old woman > [noun] > as term of address (9) motherc1275 Used as a respectful (or mock-respectful) form of address to an elderly woman, esp. to one of little means or education. Also used (instead of Mrs… aunt1750 A woman who is regarded with respect or affection similar to that often accorded to an aunt (sense 1a) despite not being linked by this specific… tante1815 An aunt; also, an older woman who stands in a close relationship. Frequently prefixed to a proper name or as a form of address. tante1845 South African. With pronunciation/ˈtantə/. Also Tant (usually preceding a proper name which begins with a vowel), tanta = sense 1 above. Also more… old dear1866 As a familiar form of address, esp. to an older woman. Cf. dear, n.2 ouma1904 A grandmother; any elderly woman. Frequently as a respectful form of address or as a title prefixed to a forename or surname. auntie1938 As a more or less informal term for any woman. Cf. aunt, n. 1b 1c. tannie1958 An informal mode of address used to an aunt or any older woman. Also transferred. tita1963 An aunt. Also used as a respectful title or form of address for an older woman. Cf. tito, n. |
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