Associations to the word «Nursemaid»

Wiktionary

NURSEMAID, noun. A woman or girl employed to care for children
NURSEMAID, verb. To tend to as a nursemaid.
NURSEMAID, verb. (colloquial) To care for or look after.

Dictionary definition

NURSEMAID, noun. A woman who is the custodian of children.

Wise words

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