Nurse
/nɜːrs/noun
A person trained to care for the sick or injured, often in a hospital setting.
Did you know?The word 'nurse' stems from a term meaning 'to suckle,' linking it to ancient maternal care and the nurturing of life itself.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
nutrix
“wet nurse or one who suckles”
Old French
Old French
norrice
“foster mother or one who nourishes”
Middle English
Middle English
nurse
“one who cares for children or the sick”
Modern English
English
nurse
“a trained professional who cares for the sick or injured”