Mam‐ma″ (?), n. [Reduplicated from the infantine word ma, influenced in spelling by L. mamma.] Mother; — word of tenderness and familiarity. [Written also mama.]
Tell tales papa and mamma. Swift.
Webster's Dictionary 1913
Mam‐ma″ (?), n. [Reduplicated from the infantine word ma, influenced in spelling by L. mamma.] Mother; — word of tenderness and familiarity. [Written also mama.]
Tell tales papa and mamma. Swift.