wetnurse

[US]/ˈwetnɜːs/
[UK]/ˈwɛtnɜrs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A woman who breastfeeds another's baby, especially for payment; a hired lactating mother.
vt.To act as a wet nurse to; to take tender care of someone.
Word Forms
Pluralwetnurses

Phrases & Collocations

wetnursed

wetnursed infant

wetnurse position

wetnurse duties

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