Definitions

1. noun

a person who is being nursed, especially one who is being cared for by a wet nurse

“The wealthy family hired a wet nurse to care for their nurserling.”

2. verb

to care for or nurse (an infant or young child)

“The mother nursed her baby back to health after a bout of illness.”

3. verb

to give milk to (an infant or young child), especially by suckling

“The new mother was able to nurse her baby successfully.”