cummers
/ˈkʌmərz/
noun
- A Scottish term for a female friend, neighbor, or gossip; also used historically for a godmother or a woman who assists at a baptism.
- The cummers exchanged stories over tea, keeping the community connected.
- She was a trusted cummer, always ready to lend a hand at a christening.
- In the old village, the cummers would gather to share news and help with the children.