wet nurse

• Mujer contratada para amamantar al hijo de otra persona, práctica hoy en gran medida obsoleta en las sociedades modernas. El término también se usa metafóricamente para describir a alguien que cuida o atiende excesivamente a otra persona.

A woman employed to breastfeed another woman's child, a practice now largely obsolete in modern societies. The term is also used metaphorically to describe someone who provides excessive care or attention to another person.

1. Historical childcare roleC1formal

   A woman who breastfeeds and cares for another woman's child, typically in historical or traditional contexts.

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   • In the 18th century, wealthy families often hired a wet nurse to feed their infants.
   • The wet nurse lived with the family and cared for the baby day and night.
   • Historical records show that wet nurses were common in many cultures.