dry nurse
The term "dry nurse" historically referred to a nurse caring for a child without breastfeeding and had an archaic nautical usage.
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Definition
B2Childcare
(historical)A caregiver who takes care of a baby without breastfeeding.
Example
- In the 18th century, a dry nurse was often employed by wealthy families.
C2Nautical
(archaic, slang)An inferior officer who performs duties on a ship due to the captain's lack of seamanship knowledge.
Example
- The crew relied on the dry nurse to manage the ship during the captain's absence.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dry nurse":
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