n. 1 angel of mercy, Florence Nightingale, Brit sister I awoke to see two nurses bending over me
v. 2 care for, look after, tend, attend, minister to, treat; nurture, foster, coddle, baby, pamper, cherish, preserve, keep alive, cultivate, develop During his illness, she nursed him night and day We nursed the company along through the first year. 3 wet-nurse, suckle, breast-feed, nourish Nursing mothers must be careful about what they eat 4 preserve, harbour, keep alive, nurture, foster She has nursed a grudge against him for ten years