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(nurse-maid) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a person employed to care for a young child, especially an infant. often responsible for feeding, bathing, and tending to the child's needs.

Example Sentence

The nursemaid took good care of the children. Spelled as one word.

More Example Sentences

In the past, many families hired a nursemaid to help with childcare.

Synonyms

nanny; caregiver; governess

Antonyms

baby

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