3. To manage with care and economy, with a view to increase; as, to nurse our national resources.
4. To caress; to fondle, as a nurse does. A. Trollope. To nurse billiard balls, to strike them gently and so as to keep them in good position during a series of caroms.
NURSEHOUND
Nurse"hound`, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: See Houndfish.
NURSEMAID
Nurse"maid`, n.
Defn: A girl employed to attend children.
NURSEPOND
Nurse"pond`, n.
Defn: A pond where fish are fed. Walton.
NURSER
Nurs"er, n.
Defn: One who nurses; a nurse; one who cherishes or encourages growth.