Brewer's: Morther

Well, Mor, where have you been this long while? (Norfolk). I'sy, Mor, come hither! (Norfolk). Mor or Morther means a lass, a wench. It is the Dutch moer (a woman). In Norfolk they call a lad a bor, from the Dutch boer (a farmer), Englishboor. “Well, bor!” and “Well, mor!” are to be heard daily in every part of the country.

When once a giggling morther you, And I a red-faced chubby boy, Sly tricks you played me net a few, For mischief was your greatest joy

Bloomfield: Richard and Kate.

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