meemaw

Meaning

Noun

Synonym of mamaw (“grandmother”)

Verb

To mouth words so that they can be heard over noise (or later so that they cannot be overheard), originally in the cotton industry of Lancashire.

Synonyms

beldame

grandam

grandmamma

grandmother

grannie

granny

nana

nanna

gran

oma

grandmom

grandmammy

Translations

avia

àvia

iaia

Großmutter

Oma

Omi

Großmama

γιαγιά

γιγιά

aïeule

grand-mère

mamie

mémé

bonne-maman

avi

Etymology

Probably an affectionate alteration of mama or reduplication of maw (“mother”).