Amah (Noun)
Meaning 2
A woman hired to suckle a child of someone else.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The wealthy family hired an amah to care for their newborn son.
- She had served as an amah for many years, suckling numerous children in various households.
- After her own child's death, she sought employment as an amah to comfort herself and provide for her family.
- In many cultures, a woman's ability to serve as a skilled amah was considered a valuable asset.
- In this capacity, an amah not only nourished the infant with her milk but also cared for the child's general well-being.