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nursemaid
noun nurse·maid \ˈnərs-ˌmād\
: a girl or woman whose job is to take care of children
Full Definition of NURSEMAID
: a girl or woman who is regularly employed to look after children
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First Known Use of NURSEMAID
1657
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NURSEMAID Defined for Kids
nursemaid
noun nurse·maid \ˈnərs-ˌmād\
Definition of NURSEMAID for Kids
: 1nurse 2
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