au pair

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Adverb

1. On a working basis by which work done by one party is rewarded by benefits (especially board and lodging) rather than by monetary remuneration. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}

Noun

1. {{lb|en|now|rare}} An ''au pair'' working arrangement (see Adverb). {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
2. A person (especially a young woman) working in such a way; now specifically, a [[foreign]] worker who [[help]]s a [[host]] [[family]] with [[childcare]], [[housework]], or both while [[stay]]ing as a [[guest]] with a host family, and generally [[receive]]s a small [[allowance]] (or [[pocket money]]). {{defdate|from 20th c.}}

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