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Origin/meaning of name
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Muriel Walker
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3/18/2004, 8:58 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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