nursling

noun

nurs·ling ˈnərs-liŋ

plural nurslings

: one that is solicitously cared for

: a nursing child

First Known Use

1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of nursling was in 1557

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“Nursling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nursling. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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nursling

noun

nurs·ling ˈnər-sliŋ

: one that is tended with special care

: a nursing child

nursling

noun

nurs·ling ˈnər-sliŋ

: a nursing child

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