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1. www.oed.com › dictionary › slattern_nslattern, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the word slattern mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word slattern , one of which is considered derogatory. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

2. cms.understandingslavery.co.uk › casestudy › nannyNanny and the Maroons - Understanding Slavery

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   For six years from 1728, the British fought Nanny and her forces. Using cannon, they captured Nanny Town, and in 1734, Captain Stoddard, the British commander, reported that ‘all the maroons had been killed’. There were in fact, survivors- the British pursued them and destroyed all the crops in the region.

3. englandspuzzle.com › the-nanny-the-nursemaid-andThe nanny, the nursemaid and the governess - England's Puzzle

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   • Difference Between A Nanny and A Nursemaid
   • Roles and Responsibilities
   • The Nursery
   • The wet-nurse
   • The Governess

   Before having a look at their roles and responsibilities, we have to clarify the difference between a nanny and a nursemaid. Although the word “nanny” is a synonym of nursemaid, there is a slight difference between their roles. A nanny would be a young woman who was a nurse of a child, meaning she would change the nappies, care for them when they w...

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   During the Victorians era of English history, they started to look after animals, plants, people and children in need. Therefore, it was important for the Victorian aristocracy and for the higher-class to get the best care and education for their children. Because of a high birthrate during this period, mothers hired nannies or nursemaids who looke...

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   The nursery and the nanny’s room were on the upper storeys far from the parents‘. Nannies and nurses even had their own bathroom and lavatory which again shows their privileged position and they were also allowed to have their meals in the housekeeper’s room (“pug’s parlour”). The nanny defined what equipment, or amendment, the nursery needed.

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   There is another type of “nurse” we have to mention and that is the so called “wet nurse”. Although in the Victorian era, mothers were encouraged to breastfeed their children and were told they would get back they figures faster by breastfeeding, still this was considered to be “too animal” so that they rather hired wet nurses, who were young mothe...

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   Governesses first appeared in the 17th century after the Civil War when many women lost their husbands and they needed to secure their income. Only the wealthiest families could afford to have a governess and only girls were taught by a governess as boys were sent to boarding schools. Daughters of the aristocracy had to learn to play music, how to ...

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4. jis.gov.jm › information › heroesNanny of the Maroons - Jamaica Information Service

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   Nanny was a leader of the Maroons at the beginning of the 18th century. She was known by both the Maroons and the British settlers as an outstanding military leader who became, in her lifetime and after, a symbol of unity and strength for her people during times of crisis.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › slatternSLATTERN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   It is true that Nanny was a slattern, but only because she married into slavery.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSLATTERN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SLATTERN definition: 1. a dirty, untidy woman 2. a woman who has many sexual partners, for pleasure or payment 3. a…. Learn more.

7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › slatternslattern - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Sep 27, 2024 · slattern (plural slatterns) A slut, a sexually promiscuous woman. Synonyms: see Thesaurus: promiscuous woman One who is uncareful or unconcerned about appearance or surroundings, usually said of a dirty and untidy woman. Synonym: (archaic) moggy

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   Was nanny a slattern?

   • It is true that Nanny was a slattern, but only because she married into slavery. The easy human slattern way would be to sink beneath the burden. "I would like to see Mr. Good," said Judith to the round-shouldered slattern who answered the bell.

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   Who was the Maroon nanny?

   • Nanny was a leader of the Maroons at the beginning of the 18th century. She was known by both the Maroons and the British settlers as an outstanding military leader who became, in her lifetime and after, a symbol of unity and strength for her people during times of crisis.

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   Why was nanny so angry with the British?

   • Her spirit of freedom was so great that in 1739, when Quao signed the second Treaty (the first was signed bv Cudjoe for the Leeward Maroons a few months earlier) with the British, it is reported that Nanny was very angry and in disagreement with the principle of peace with the British, which she knew meant another form of subjugation.

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   What are some facts about nanny?

   • Although she has been immortalised in songs and legends, certain facts about Nanny (or “Granny Nanny”, as she was affectionately known) have also been documented. Both legends and documents refer to her as having exceptional leadership qualities. She was a small, wiry woman with piercing eyes.

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   What happened to nannies after a divorce?

   • However, as soon as their services were not required anymore and the kids grew up, they were sent away. The separation often was painful and hurt both parties as nannies had more emotional connections to the children than their own parents, who would see them for an hour or so every day at a certain time.

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   What did a nanny do?

   • The nursery and the nanny’s room were on the upper storeys far from the parents‘. Nannies and nurses even had their own bathroom and lavatory which again shows their privileged position and they were also allowed to have their meals in the housekeeper’s room (“pug’s parlour”). The nanny defined what equipment, or amendment, the nursery needed.

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