wet nurse

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Definition Noun : A woman employed to breastfeed and care for another woman's infant : A "wet nurse" is a woman who is hired to feed a baby with her own breast milk and typically provide general care, historically common when a mother was unable or chose not to nurse her child. Usage Examples Noun : In the 19th century, affluent families often employed a wet nurse for their newborns. The mother...