nurse-child
/ˈnəːsˌtʃʌɪld/Now Irish English
noun
A child cared for by a nurse, especially a wet nurse; a foster-child. Also (euphemism ): an illegitimate child. Occasionally figurative.
Origin
Mid 16th century. From nurse + child.
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