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Wet-nurse (Noun)

Meaning

A woman hired to suckle a child of someone else.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The wealthy family hired a wet-nurse to care for their newborn baby.
  • In ancient times, it was common for royalty to employ a wet-nurse to feed their children.
  • The young mother was unable to produce enough milk, so she hired a wet-nurse to supplement her baby's diet.
  • The wet-nurse was a kind and nurturing woman who had cared for many children over the years.
  • In some cultures, a wet-nurse is considered a valued member of the family and is often treated with great respect.

Synonyms

  • Wetnurse
  • Wet Nurse
  • Amah

Hypernyms

  • Nurse
  • Nanny
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