\ (ˈ)drī-ˈnərs
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dry-nursed; dry-nursing; dry-nurses
Definition of dry-nurse
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to take care of but not breastfeed (another woman's baby) : to act as a dry nurse to
2
: to give unnecessary supervision to
dry nurse
nounDefinition of dry nurse (Entry 2 of 2)
: a woman who takes care of but does not breastfeed another woman's baby
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“Dry-nurse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry-nurse. Accessed 4 Oct. 2022.
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The first known use of dry-nurse was in 1581
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