Mammy
[mæmi]
Definition
(noun.) an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S..
Checker: Scott--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A child's name for mamma, mother.
Typist: Marcus
Examples
- And what was Eva saying to Mammy on the stairs? Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- If Mammy felt the interest in me she ought to, she'd wake easier,--of course, she would. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Here, you all--Mammy, Jimmy, Polly, Sukey--glad to see Mas'r? Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Keep close to yer mammy, Albert,--close,--dey'll put us up togedder, she said. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- O, I am so happy, Uncle Tom, to think I shall see you in heaven,--for I'm sure I shall; and Mammy,--dear, good, kind Mammy! Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Mammy is the best I ever knew, said Marie; and yet Mammy, now, is selfish--dreadfully selfish; it's the fault of the whole race. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Yer mammy's been cross to yer. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- They say, he don't never eat nothin', said Mammy. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- He's got a mammy, now, said the old negress. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Mammy can make up her sleep, some time or other; there's no difficulty about that. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- The child stopped on the stairs, to say something to Mammy. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- There's Mammy, the best creature living,--what could you do without her? Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Ah, yes, yes, said Mammy, raising her hands; I've allers said so. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Now, Mammy has a _sort_ of goodness, said Marie; she's smooth and respectful, but she's selfish at heart. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- You heard her offering to take care of me nights, to let Mammy sleep! Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Checker: Ronnie