nanny

(nanē)

noun pl. nannies

  1. a child's nursemaid
  2. a person whose work is caring for a young child in the child's home

Origin: < Nan, dim. of Ann(a)

See nanny in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also nan·nie

noun pl. nan·nies
A children's nurse.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration of nana

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Related Forms:

  • nanˈny·ish adjective

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