nursemaid
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Verb
nursemaids, plural;
/ˈnərsˌmād/,
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nursemaids, plural;
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Look after or be overprotective toward
- - I haven't got time to nursemaid you through these blips
Noun
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A woman or girl employed to look after a young child or children
Web Definitions:
- nanny: a woman who is the custodian of children
- A nursemaid or nursery maid, is mostly a historical term of employment for a female servant in an elite household. In the 21st century, the position is largely defunct, owing to the relatively small number of households who maintain large staffs with the traditional hierarchy.
- A woman employed to take care of children
- Russian term for the security service officer who accompanies delegations to other countries to prevent anyone from defecting.