Nanny ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Nanny ( noun )

1. A woman who is employed to take care of a child.
2. A woman who takes care of the children in a family.
3. A woman who is in charge of the care of children in a daycare center or school.

Origin:

Middle english, from middle low german nanny, from nane, nene, from old english nan, from ne not + an one; akin to old high german nēni not any.

Examples:

1. The nanny took the children to the park.
2. She was a nanny for a wealthy family.
3. The nanny was responsible for the children's meals and activities.
4. The nanny left a note for the parents when they came home.
5. The nanny was fired for being too strict with the children.

(As a verb)

Nanny ( verb )

To act as a nanny for a child.

Origin:

Middle english, from middle low german nanny, from nane, nene, from old english nan, from ne not + an one; akin to old high german nēni not any.

Examples:

1. She nannied for her neighbor's children.
2. He nannied for his sister's kids while she was at work.
3. She nannied for the children while their parents were away.
4. He nannied the baby while his wife was in the hospital.
5. She nannied the children during the summer.