Governess
Governess noun - A woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home).
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Synonyms for Governess
Wet-nurse
Wet-nurse noun - A woman hired to suckle a child of someone else.
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Related pairs
- nurse and governess
- nurse and wet-nurse
- assistant and governess
- assistant and wet-nurse
- attendant and governess
- attendant and wet-nurse
- caretaker and governess
- caretaker and wet-nurse
- mother and governess
- mother and wet-nurse
- nursemaid and governess
- nursemaid and wet-nurse
- sitter and governess
- sitter and wet-nurse
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