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Mother Hubbard

noun
Mother Hub·​bard | \ -ˈhə-bərd How to pronounce Mother Hubbard (audio) \

Definition of Mother Hubbard

: a loose usually shapeless dress

First Known Use of Mother Hubbard

1885, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Mother Hubbard

probably from Mother Hubbard, character in a nursery rhyme

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