Meaning Of The Word Dry nurse

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Dry nurse Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Dry nurse?

dry nurse in American English
a nurse who takes care of a baby but does not breast-feed it
noun: a nurse who takes care of but does not breast-feed another's infant

dry nurse in British English
noun: a nurse who cares for a child without suckling it

dry-nurse in American English
transitive verb: to act as a dry nurse to

dry-nurse in British English
to care for (a baby or young child) without suckling

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