The Only Use of
mercenary
in
Frankenstein
- I figure to myself that the task of attending on your sickbed has devolved on some mercenary old nurse, who could never guess your wishes nor minister to them with the care and affection of your poor cousin.
Chpt 6mercenary = working for and concerned with money
Definition:
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(mercenary as in: a mercenary attitude) motivated by making money or other personal advantage