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minder
[ mahyn-der ]
/ ˈmaɪn dər /
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noun
Chiefly British. a person who looks after something (usually used in combination): a baby-minder.
British. foster child.
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British Dictionary definitions for minder
minder
/ (ˈmaɪndə) /
noun
someone who looks after someone or something
short for childminder
slang an aide to someone in public life, esp a politician or political candidate, who keeps control of press and public relations
slang someone acting as a bodyguard, guard, or assistant, esp in the criminal underworld
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