amah

• Nom désignant une femme engagée pour s'occuper des enfants, souvent comme nourrice, ou employée comme domestique dans une maison.

A noun referring to a woman employed to care for children, often as a wet nurse, or a female domestic servant.

1. Wet nurseC1formalbritish

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

   Nourrice

   • The wealthy family hired an amah to nurse their newborn.
   • In historical contexts, an amah was often a live-in caregiver.
   • The amah cared for the infant with great tenderness.

   Synonymesnursewet nurse

2. Domestic servantC1formalbritish

   A female domestic worker or maid, especially in East Asian or colonial contexts.

   Domestique (en contexte asiatique ou colonial)

   • The amah cleaned the house and prepared meals for the family.
   • She worked as an amah for a British colonial household.
   • The amah was known for her loyalty and hard work.

   Synonymesayahdomestichelphousemaidmaidservant