infirmarian
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of infirmarian
First recorded in 1660–70; infirm(ary) + -arian
Example Sentences
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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.
She took the girl to her room and sent for the sister infirmarian.
From The Shepherd of the North by Maher, Richard Aumerle
“The infirmarian tells me that you wish to say something to me.”
From 'As Gold in the Furnace' A College Story by Copus, John E.
It is doubtful if, in his excited condition, he had seen the infirmarian at all.
From 'As Gold in the Furnace' A College Story by Copus, John E.
As if to add to their misery, sickness now became general, and Sister Bourgeois was alternately priest and infirmarian, eight persons having died in her arms.
From Life of Venerable Sister Margaret Bourgeois by Anonymous
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