<human>: What is the history of the term "mom"?
<bot>: The word mom has been used to refer to a mother since at least the 14th century, when it was first used in the English language. It derives from the Old French word mome, which means “mother” and ultimately comes from the Latin word mater, meaning “mother”. In modern times, the term mom has become associated with being an informal term for someone who is caring or nurturing, such as a mother or grandmother.