infirmarian
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of infirmarian
First recorded in 1660–70; infirm(ary) + -arian
Example Sentences
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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
Doctor and infirmarian had alike praised the girl's quiet courage, and her instinct for doing the right thing.
From London Pride Or When the World Was Younger by M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon
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 M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon
Not so the old infirmarian, whose room was at the end of the corridor.
From 'As Gold in the Furnace' A College Story by John E. Copus
Seeing that Henning did not move or pay any attention to his words, the infirmarian took hold of his shoulders and gave him a vigorous shaking.
From 'As Gold in the Furnace' A College Story by John E. Copus
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