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WET-NURSE

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Wet-Nurse.

Wet-Nurse - as a noun

A woman hired to suckle a child of someone else

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amahwetnurse

Wet-Nurse - as a verb

Give suck to

Example: "The wetnurse suckled the infant"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breastfeedgive sucklactatenursesuckle

Example Sentences

"My great-grandmother worked as a wet-nurse when she was young."
"In some cultures, a wet-nurse is hired to breastfeed a newborn baby."
"The wet-nurse provided nourishment and care to the infant while the mother recovered."
"During the 18th century, wet-nurses were commonly employed by aristocratic families."
"The wet-nurse ensured the proper feeding and growth of the baby."
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Is WET-NURSE a valid Scrabble word?
No, wet-nurse is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is WET-NURSE a valid Words With Friends word?
No, wet-nurse is NOT valid for Words With Friends
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Is WET-NURSE a valid WordFeud word?
No, wet-nurse is NOT valid for WordFeud
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