Mid 17th century; earliest use found in George Daniel (1616–1657), poet. From home + sitter 1950s; earliest use found in Salina (Kansas) Journal. From home + -sitter.
Definition of home-sitter in US English:
home-sitter
nounˈhəʊmsɪtə
A person who stays at home; a homebody.
nounˈhəʊmsɪtə
US
House-sitter.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in George Daniel (1616–1657), poet. From home + sitter<br>1950s; earliest use found in Salina (Kansas) Journal. From home + -sitter.