wet nurse

Example Sentences

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Her aunt was the soprano Valentina Bartolomasi, and young Mirella had the same wet nurse as Modena’s most famous singer, who was born 7 1/2 months later, Luciano Pavarotti.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2020

The jumps — from a private D.C. golf club to the bed of Sophia Loren’s wet nurse to a performance of the all-bear Moscow State Circus — recall the quick cuts of Renata Adler's “Speedboat.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2018

So, clearly, a wealthy family would use a wet nurse if they could.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 22, 2018

But before the introduction of the feeding bottle in the 19th Century, women who were unable or unwilling to breastfeed turned to another option - a wet nurse.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2018

Nan had come to the castle as a wet nurse for a Brandon Stark whose mother had died birthing him.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin