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.

Matrifice

Created by: benjamin

Pronunciation: mae-treh-fice

Sentence: from kindergarten through medical school Elliott's mother paid for everything and even baked cookies; it was the ultimate matrifice. Now he couldn't even find the time to call her once a week

Etymology: mater (prefix for all things having to do with mom) + sacrifice

Points: 1022

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