infirmarian

[in-fer-mair-ee-uh n]

noun

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

Origin of infirmarian

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

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Examples from the Web for infirmarian

Historical Examples of infirmarian

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
The infirmarian, in great alarm, asked if she was suffering much.
Catholic World, Vol. XIII, April to September, 1871
Various
The infirmarian tells me that you wish to say something to me.
'As Gold in the Furnace'
John E. Copus
It is doubtful if, in his excited condition, he had seen the infirmarian at all.
'As Gold in the Furnace'
John E. Copus