Crossword puzzle clue "nursery rocker often"

MAMA, a child's name for mother, also MAMMA, MAMMIE, MAMMY

to hold lovingly

a child's name for mother, also MAMMA, MAMMIE, MAMMY

DYE, to change the colour of

(Native American) a skating movement

ABIDE, to wait for; to stay, dwell

competent, also HABLE