infirmary
in·fir·ma·ry
noun \in-ˈfərm-rē, -ˈfər-mə-\ plural in·fir·ma·ries
Definition of INFIRMARY
: a place where the infirm or sick are lodged for care and treatment
See Examples of INFIRMARY
- One of the students became ill and was sent to the infirmary.
First Known Use of INFIRMARY
15th century
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