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Synonyms for nanny

Grammar : Noun
Spell : nan-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnæn i


Définition of nanny

Origin :
  • "children's nurse," 1795, from widespread child's word for "female adult other than mother" (cf. Greek nanna "aunt"). The word also is a nickname form of the fem. proper name Ann, which probably is the sense in nanny goat (1788, cf. billy goat). Nanny-house "brothel" is slang from c.1700. Nanny state, in reference to overintrusive government policies is attested by 1987, the term associated with British political leader Margaret Thatcher, who criticized the tendency.
  • noun children's nurse
Example sentences :
  • "This would be truly a vain wish, dear Nanny, in the mixed company of a ship," she said.
  • Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • That the letter was read, Nanny, who is truth itself, affirms she saw.
  • Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • I was heedless of this command, and answered her by saying: 'What are you doing here, Nanny?'
  • Extract from : « The Fairchild Family » by Mary Martha Sherwood
  • So Nanny and I repaired to the tree in question, and Nanny mounted into the tree.
  • Extract from : « The Fairchild Family » by Mary Martha Sherwood
  • I would like to have one like it for our Nanny (meaning his wife).
  • Extract from : « The Shellback's Progress » by Walter Runciman
  • Then Diamond went to make inquiries about Nanny, and this led to something else.
  • Extract from : « At the Back of the North Wind » by George MacDonald
  • "Well, as long as you are pleased I am pleased," said Nanny.
  • Extract from : « At the Back of the North Wind » by George MacDonald
  • Diamond kept his place by Nanny's side, with her hand in his.
  • Extract from : « At the Back of the North Wind » by George MacDonald
  • The moment Nanny saw her, she recognised her as the lady who had lent her the ruby-ring.
  • Extract from : « At the Back of the North Wind » by George MacDonald
  • It was plainer to others than to himself that he felt the desertion of Nanny and Jim.
  • Extract from : « At the Back of the North Wind » by George MacDonald

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