Synonyms for nursemaid

Grammar : Noun

Spell : nurs-meyd

Phonetic Transcription : ˈnɜrsˌmeɪd

Définition of nursemaid

noun nanny

Example sentences :

"It is rude to point," says the nursemaid to her little charge.
Extract from : « A History of Nursery Rhymes » by Percy B. Green

No wonder she can keep a nursemaid, if that's where she spends her time.
Extract from : « The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson » by Anthony Trollope

And he uttered a groan which made a nursemaid turn and stare.
Extract from : « Five Tales » by John Galsworthy

So she salved her nursemaid's conscience—with the help of the fifty pounds.
Extract from : « A Simpleton » by Charles Reade

She talks to him as if she were his nursemaid, Sophia thought.
Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea

"At fourteen and sixteen we surely don't need a nursemaid," sniffed Marjorie.
Extract from : « A Patriotic Schoolgirl » by Angela Brazil

Harvey Rolfe had no choice but to repeat what seemed good to Louie the nursemaid.
Extract from : « The Whirlpool » by George Gissing

She knew the nursemaid was busy; would not ring, but carried him out herself.
Extract from : « Johnny Ludlow. First Series » by Mrs. Henry Wood

What the child is in the hands of the nursemaid, we may see anywhere.
Extract from : « The home » by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

From the duchess to the nursemaid, by Jove, they are all alike!
Extract from : « The Golden Butterfly » by Walter Besant

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