nursling

noun

nurs·ling ˈnərs-liŋ

plural nurslings

Synonyms of nursling next

: one that is solicitously cared for

: a nursing child

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First Known Use

1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of nursling was in 1557

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nursling

noun

nurs·ling ˈnər-sliŋ

: one that is tended with special care

: a nursing child

Medical Definition

nursling

noun

nurs·ling ˈnər-sliŋ

: a nursing child

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