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infirmarian

[ in-fer-mair-ee-uhn ]

/ ˌɪn fərˈmɛər i ən /

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noun

(in a religious house) a person who nurses the sick.

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Origin of infirmarian

First recorded in 1660–70; infirm(ary) + -arian

Words nearby infirmarian

infinitive marker, infinitize, infinitude, infinity, infirm, infirmarian, infirmary, infirmity, infix, infl., in flagrante delicto

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How to use infirmarian in a sentence

The infirmarian, in great alarm, asked if she was suffering much.
Catholic World, Vol. XIII, April to September, 1871|Various
I now ask the infirmarian why he had not made me aware of the fact, and called me sooner.
With an Ambulance During the Franco-German War|Charles Edward Ryan
Whenever there were sick under his charge the infirmarian was to be excused, as far as was necessary, from regular duties.
English Monastic Life|Abbot Gasquet
To quiet him, the infirmarian was obliged to ask Sister if the patient might have it.
The Miraculous Medal|Jean Marie Aladel

Some were appointed to help the infirmarian in the hospital.
Catholic World, Vol. XI, April 1870-September 1870|Various