[noun] one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
[noun] a woman who is the custodian of children Synonyms: nanny, maid
[verb] try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury; "He nursed his cold with Chinese herbs"
[verb] maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment" Synonyms: harbor, harbour, hold, entertain
[verb] serve as a nurse; care for sick or handicapped people
[verb] treat carefully; "He nursed his injured back by liyng in bed several hours every afternoon"; "He nursed the flowers in his garden and fertilized them regularly"