noun A nurse who breast-feeds another woman's child.
Historically, wet nurses were commonly employed in noble and royal households to breastfeed the children of the ruling family.
A wet nurse is a woman who breastfeeds and cares for another's child. In the medical field, wet nurses may be used in cases where a mother is unable to breastfeed her own child.
In the study of human societies, wet nursing practices can provide insights into cultural beliefs and practices surrounding childcare and motherhood.
In childcare, the term 'wet nurse' may be used to refer to a caregiver who breastfeeds an infant in addition to providing other forms of care.
In literature, a 'wet nurse' may be used as a symbol of nurturing or caretaking, often associated with maternal figures or motherhood.
In psychology, the term 'wet nurse' may be used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that provides support or sustenance to another individual or entity.