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nursling

noun nurs·ling \ˈnərs-liŋ\

Definition of NURSLING

1
:  one that is solicitously cared for
2
:  a nursing child
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First Known Use of NURSLING

1557
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nursling

noun nurs·ling \ˈnər-sliŋ\

Medical Definition of NURSLING

:  a nursing child

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. nursling
  2. nursle
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