infirmarian
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of infirmarian
First recorded in 1660–70; infirm(ary) + -arian
Example Sentences
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Now, on one of the last days of her life, Soeur Thérèse, scarcely able to speak owing to her great weakness, received through the infirmarian a bouquet of flowers.
From The Story of a Soul (L'Histoire d'une Âme): The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux With Additional Writings and Sayings of St. Thérèse by Taylor, Thomas N. (Thomas Nimmo)
She took the girl to her room and sent for the sister infirmarian.
From The Shepherd of the North by Maher, Richard Aumerle
Not so the old infirmarian, whose room was at the end of the corridor.
From 'As Gold in the Furnace' A College Story by Copus, John E.
He turned suddenly to encounter the angry infirmarian.
From 'As Gold in the Furnace' A College Story by Copus, John E.
I helped the infirmarian to nurse her, and with God's help we brought her round.
From London Pride Or When the World Was Younger by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)
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