Live-in
[liv-in] /ˈlɪvˌɪn/
adjective
1.
Also, sleep-in. residing at the place of one’s employment:
a live-in maid.
2.
living in a cohabitant relationship.
noun
3.
a live-in person.
adj.
“residing on the premises,” 1950, from live (v.) + in. Lived-in “inhabited, occupied” is first recorded 1873.
adjective
Sharing one’s domicile: Coe’s former live-in girlfriend/ J Edgar’s ”longtime live-in lover” (1955+)
noun
A housekeeper or caregiver who lives in one’s home: After they had their second child, they hired a live-in (1955+)
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