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amma
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amma, n. [LL. amma, prob. of interjectional or imitative origin: cf. Sp. ama, G. amme, nurse, Basque ama mother, Heb. m, Ar. immun, ummun.].
An abbes or spiritual mother. [1913 Webster]
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