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Term: Wetnurse

Definition:

A wetnurse refers to a woman who breastfeeds and cares for another woman's child, typically employed when the mother cannot or chooses not to breastfeed.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A woman employed to breastfeed and care for another woman's child.

Example sentence: The wetnurse was hired to provide nourishment and comfort to the newborn baby.

Sense 2:

Verb: To breastfeed a child that is not one's own.

Example sentence: The mother decided to wetnurse her niece after her sister fell ill.

Sense 3:

Noun: A woman who has breastfed another woman's child.

Example sentence: The wetnurse received praises for her dedication and selflessness in caring for multiple infants.

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