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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary in·fir·ma·ry (plural -ries) DATE 15th century : a place where the infirm or sick are lodged for care and treatment English Etymology infirmary 1451, from M.L. infirmaria, from L. infirmus "weak, frail," (see infirm). The common name for a public hospital in 18c. England. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 infirmary in·firm·ary / in5fE:mEri; NAmE -5fE:rm- / noun(pl. -ies) 1. (often used in names) a hospital (常用于名称)医院 2. a special room in a school, prison, etc. for people who are ill / sick (学校、监狱等的)医务室 Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged in·fir·ma·ry \ə̇nˈfərm(ə)rē, -fə̄m-, -fəim-, -ri\ noun (-es) Etymology: Medieval Latin infirmarium, infirmaria, from Latin infirmus infirm + -arium, -aria -ary : a hospital or place where the infirm or sick are lodged for treatment; especially : a building or part of a building for the sick or injured members of an institution < convent infirmary > |
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