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noun
One who nurses; a nurse; one who cherishes or encourages growth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a person who treats something carefully
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul
History
From nurse + -er.
