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| Subject: | Origin/meaning of name |
| Author: | Muriel Walker (guest, 65.213.127.58) |
| Date: | March 18, 2004 at 8:58:09 AM |
Hello! My children (African American) call my mother "MaDear" short for mother dear. I was recently told that this is a slave term and refers to "high one." I would appreciate any information on the history/origin of this name. Thanks for your time!
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