Main Entry:: ¹nurse
Pronunciation:: \ˈnərs\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English norice, norce, nurse, from Anglo-French nurice, from Late Latin nutricia, from Latin, feminine of nutricius nourishing — more at nutritious
Date:: 13th century

1 a: a woman who suckles an infant not her own : wet nurse b: a woman who takes care of a young child : dry nurse2: one that looks after, fosters, or advises3: a person who cares for the sick or infirm ; specifically : a licensed health-care professional who practices independently or is supervised by a physician, surgeon, or dentist and who is skilled in promoting and maintaining health — compare licensed practical nurse , registered nurse4 a: a worker form of a social insect (as an ant or a bee) that cares for the young b: a female mammal used to suckle the young of another

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