definition of
nurse

[1] #1 nurse n. one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician). wn

[2] #2 nurse v. try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury; "He nursed his cold with Chinese herbs". wn

[3] #3 nurse n. [nanny, nursemaid] a woman who is the custodian of children. wn

[4] #4 nurse v. [harbor, harbour, hold, entertain] maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment". wn

[5] #5 nurse v. serve as a nurse; care for sick or handicapped people. wn