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Definition of nursemaid

nursemaid

/ˈnɜːrs.meɪd/
nurse · maid
Plural:nursemaids
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Past Simple:nursemaided
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Past Participle:nursemaided
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Present Participle:nursemaiding
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nursemaid Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A woman or girl employed to look after young children in a household.

Example

"In the nineteenth century, wealthy families typically hired a live-in nursemaid to care for their infants."

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• verb

1

To look after, pamper, or attend to someone in an overly protective or solicitous manner.

Example

"The veteran guide refused to nursemaid tourists who ignored basic trail safety instructions."

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• Nearby Words

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nursery
nursie
nursing

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century as a compound of 'nurse' (from Old French 'norrice', meaning wet-nurse or foster mother) and 'maid' (from Old English 'mægden', meaning young woman or female servant).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nursemaid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nursemaid
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