pleegzuster
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
pleegzuster f (plural pleegzusters, diminutive pleegzustertje n)
- (now chiefly literary or historical, dated as a title) A female nurse.
- Synonyms: verpleegster, ziekenzuster, zuster
- (rather formal) A foster sister.
- Synonym: pleegzus
Usage notes edit
(female nurse): See usage notes at zuster.