as in nurse
a girl or woman employed to care for a young child or children
after years of being a dry nurse to other women's children, she longed to have a child of her own
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Noun
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However, the verdict was later reversed, and in July 2006, she was found not guilty by reason of insanity after a jury agreed with defense attorneys that the former nurse suffered from postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis — a rare disorder that can cause delusions and hallucinations.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
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Temporary travel nurses were flown from all over the country to fill in, although some nurses on strike said that those employees are unable to give the same level of care.—
Jenna DeAngelis,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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At the turn of the year, the couple's nanny, who has been with them since the birth of Prince George, 12 years ago, was rewarded for her long-term service and loyalty.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Initially involved in athletics as a boy, Weir became interested in music after being exposed to jazz by the family nanny.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Dry nurse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry%20nurse. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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