The Only Use of
mercenary
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
- 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.
p. 65.5mercenary = working for and concerned with money
Definitions:
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(1)
(mercenary as in: a mercenary soldier) a person hired to fight for a country other than their own
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(2)
(mercenary as in: a mercenary attitude) motivated by making money or other personal advantage