ranny

/ˈræni/

Definitions

1. noun

a female servant or maid, especially one who looks after children

“The nanny took the kids to the park for a picnic.”

2. noun

a woman who has charge of a school or institution

“The ranny of the orphanage was kind and caring.”

3. verb

to act as a nanny or take care of children

“She rannied for her neighbor’s kids while they were on vacation.”

Synonyms

  • governess
  • maid
  • nanny

Antonyms

  • father
  • mother