SINCE 1828
dry-nurse
verb
\ (ˈ)drī-ˈnərs
\
\
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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Synonyms for dry-nurse
Synonyms: Noun
babysitter, nanny (also nannie), nurse, nursemaid, nurser, sitter
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