DEFINITION: n. The sacrifice a mother makes when she gives everything to her children, including life itself, and then simply lets them go. v. To give someone everything and then watch them walk away.

Matricede

Created by: pinwheel

Pronunciation: mat/ree/seed

Sentence: As Mrs Brown watched her youngest daughter walk up the aisle, tears of matricede filled her eyes... but heh, the house will be quieter now.

Etymology: matricide (the act of killing your mother) + cede (to give in/sacrifice) + a pun on seed - your children

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