"homesitting" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From home + sitting. Compare babysitting. Etymology templates: {{af|en|home|sitting}} home + sitting, {{m|en|babysitting}} babysitting Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} homesitting (uncountable)
  1. Living in and taking care of a home when the usual occupants are away. Tags: uncountable Related terms: homesitter
    Sense id: en-homesitting-en-noun-nRUhMAV2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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