Nurse
This word comes from the Old French word norrice, which means "foster mother, nanny". This word in turn derives from the Latin nutricia, meaning "person that nourishes". It was introduced into English around 1580 meaning "person who takes care of the sick".
Esta palabra proviene de la palabra del francés antiguo norrice, que significa "madre de acogida o sustituta, niñera". Esta palabra a su vez deriva del latín nutricia, que significa "persona que nutre". Fue introducida al inglés alrededor de 1580 con el sentido de "persona que cuida a los enfermos".
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