nourrice — meaning in English
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English meaning
- childminder noun A person employed to look after other people's children while they are away; a babysitter.
- nanny noun A person, usually a woman, employed to take care of children in their home.
- nurse noun A person trained to care for the sick or injured, typically working under a doctor.
- nursemaid noun A woman employed to care for young children, especially in the past.
Senses
nourrice is used for these senses in English:
- childminder A person employed to look after other people's children while they are away; a babysitter.
- nanny A child's nurse.
- nurse A person (usually a woman) who takes care of other people’s children.
- nursemaid A woman or girl employed to care for children.
- wet nurse A woman hired to suckle another woman's child.
nanny — full definition
- noun A person, usually a woman, employed to take care of children in their home.
- noun A female goat.
- verb To fuss over and overprotect someone, treating them like a child.