INFIRMARY


Meaning of INFIRMARY in English

ə̇nˈfərm(ə)rē, -fə̄m-, -fəim-, -ri noun

( -es )

Etymology: Medieval Latin infirmarium, infirmaria, from Latin infirmus infirm + -arium, -aria -ary

: a hospital or place where the infirm or sick are lodged for treatment ; especially : a building or part of a building for the sick or injured members of an institution

convent infirmary

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