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house-sitter, n. orig. U.S.
Brit. |ˈhaʊsˌsɪtə|, U.S. |ˈhaʊ(s)ˌsɪdər|
[‹ house n.1 + -sitter comb. form. Compare slightly later house-sit v., house-sitting n.]
A person who lives in or looks after a house while the usual occupants are away, often as a commercial service.
[1949Chron.-Telegram (Elyria, Ohio) 19 May e3/1 (advt.) Life size doll is easy to make from pantyhose and fabric. She makes a great house sitter, giving the appearance of a real person sitting in your living room.] 1966Washington Post 20 Jan. e6 (advt.) House Sitter—Live in, care for & protect home while you are away. 1987Independent 18 Apr. 12/4 One way of avoiding the problem can be to use a house sitter. 1994P. Hobbs & M. Algar Free to Travel x. 50 Services of a professional house sitter can be hired through an agency. |