nurse

(noun) one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician).

(noun) a woman who is the custodian of children. Synonyms: nanny, nursemaid.

(verb) try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury. Example: "He nursed his cold with chinese herbs."

(verb) maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings). Synonyms: harbor, harbour, hold, entertain. Examples: "Bear a grudge." "Entertain interesting notions." "Harbor a resentment."

(verb) serve as a nurse; care for sick or handicapped people.

(verb) treat carefully. Examples: "He nursed his injured back by lying in bed several hours every afternoon." "He nursed the flowers in his garden and fertilized them regularly."

(verb) give suck to. Synonyms: breastfeed, suckle, suck, wet-nurse, lactate, give suck. Examples: "The wetnurse suckled the infant." "You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places."