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During first grade, I spent nearly every afternoon for months in the school nurse's office, sick with psychosomatic headaches, begging to go home; by third grade, stomachaches had replaced the headaches, but my daily trudge to the infirmary remained the same.
Scott Stossel

Meaning of "infirmary" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INFIRMARY

infirmary  [ɪnˈfɜːmərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INFIRMARY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Infirmary is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES INFIRMARY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

infirmary

Hospital

A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment with specialised staff and equipment. Hospitals are usually funded by the public sector, by health organisations, health insurance companies, or charities, including direct charitable donations. Historically, hospitals were often founded and funded by religious orders or charitable individuals and leaders. Today, hospitals are largely staffed by professional physicians, surgeons, and nurses, whereas in the past, this work was usually performed by the founding religious orders or by volunteers. However, there are various Catholic religious orders, such as the Alexians and the Bon Secours Sisters, which still focus on hospital ministry today, as well as several Christian denominations, including the Methodists and Lutherans, which run hospitals. In accord with the original meaning of the word, hospitals were originally "places of hospitality", and this meaning is still preserved in the names of some institutions such as the Royal Hospital Chelsea, established in 1681 as a retirement and nursing home for veteran soldiers.

Definition of infirmary in the English dictionary

The definition of infirmary in the dictionary is a place for the treatment of the sick or injured; dispensary; hospital.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INFIRMARY


almery
ˈɔːmərɪ
armory
ˈɑːmərɪ
armoury
ˈɑːmərɪ
bloomery
ˈbluːmərɪ
costumery
kɒˈstjuːmərɪ
creamery
ˈkriːmərɪ
custumary
ˈkʌstjuːmərɪ
dreamery
ˈdriːmərɪ
farmery
ˈfɑːmərɪ
gendarmerie
ʒɒnˈdɑːmərɪ
gendarmery
ʒɒnˈdɑːmərɪ
memory
ˈmɛmərɪ
Montgomery
məntˈɡʌmərɪ
perfumery
pəˈfjuːmərɪ
plumery
ˈpluːmərɪ
primary
ˈpraɪmərɪ
rosemary
ˈrəʊzmərɪ
spermary
ˈspɜːmərɪ
summary
ˈsʌmərɪ
wormery
ˈwɜːmərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INFIRMARY

infinities
infinitival
infinitivally
infinitive
infinitive marker
infinitively
infinitude
infinitum
infinity
infirm
infirmarer
infirmarian
infirmaries
infirmities
infirmity
infirmly
infirmness
infix
infixation
infixion

WORDS THAT END LIKE INFIRMARY

accustomary
additive primary
bog rosemary
closed primary
costmary
customary
direct primary
gramary
lachrymary
mammary
muscle mary
nightmary
nummary
open primary
palmary
postprimary
preprimary
psychological primary
subtractive primary
uncustomary

Synonyms and antonyms of infirmary in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «infirmary» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INFIRMARY

Find out the translation of infirmary to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of infirmary from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «infirmary» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

医院
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

enfermería
570 millions of speakers

English

infirmary
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कान्वेंट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَشْفَى
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лазарет
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

enfermaria
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হাসপাতাল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

infirmerie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Klinik kesihatan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Krankenhaus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

診療所
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

병원
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Infirmary
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bệnh xá
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மருத்துவமனையில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

इन्फर्मरी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

revir
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

infermeria
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

izba chorych
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лазарет
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

infirmerie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αναρρωτήριο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hospitaal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sjukavdelning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sykestue
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of infirmary

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INFIRMARY»

The term «infirmary» is quite widely used and occupies the 41.580 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INFIRMARY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «infirmary» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «infirmary» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about infirmary

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2 QUOTES WITH «INFIRMARY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word infirmary.
1
Julia Glass
I grew up in a home where animals were ever-present and often dominated our lives. There were always horses, dogs, and cats, as well as a revolving infirmary of injured wildlife being nursed by my sister the aspiring vet.
2
Scott Stossel
During first grade, I spent nearly every afternoon for months in the school nurse's office, sick with psychosomatic headaches, begging to go home; by third grade, stomachaches had replaced the headaches, but my daily trudge to the infirmary remained the same.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INFIRMARY»

Discover the use of infirmary in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to infirmary and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Devil's Infirmary
When student Higurashi walks in on the devilishly handsome school physician, Asakura, in a compromising position, he finds himself blackmailed into a relationship he doesn't want to escape.
Aco Oumi, 2012
2
The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Review Manual for ...
This edition includes more than 250 new full-color photographs and drawings depicting ocular pathology and ophthalmic conditions. All chapters have been updated with new questions to reflect the latest teaching in the field.
Veeral S. Sheth, Marcus M. Marcet, Paulpoj Chiranand, 2012
3
Infirmary
Abstract not available.
D'Arcy Wilson, 2008
4
The African Servant, the Cottage Conversation and a Visit to ...
He proceeded to interview William and found that he had a firm grasp of Christian principals and was indeed worthy of baptism. Impressed with his simple sincere religion, Rev. Richmond took him to a meeting with other Christians.
Rev Legh Richmond M. a., Legh Richmond, 2011
5
St. James Infirmary
As protestors march against the war in Vietnam, boys in a Catholic school prepare for their final exams (4 men, 2 women).
Nicholas Enright, Nick Enright, 1993
6
The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Illustrated Manual ...
Thoroughly updated to include the latest advances in the field, the fourth edition of this renowned manual features high-quality color images and an intuitive design for easy comprehension and reference.
Peter K. Kaiser, Neil J. Friedman, Roberto Pineda II II, 2014
7
The Laws of the Bradford Infirmary and Dispensary, Etc
Bradford Infirmary and Dispensary, 18 Sm, I are desired to acquaint you that it appears by the Treasurer's Book, that your Subscription of per Annum, payable last has not yet been received. It is therefore the request of the Board, that you will ...
Bradford Infirmary and Dispensary (BRADFORD, Yorkshire), 1866
8
Rules and Orders of the Publick Infirmary at Manchester
HAT the Physicians and Surgeons, one of T each, attend in their Turns, at the INFIRMARY, every Monday at Eleven of the Clock, to examine those who shall be recommended for Patients, to certisy their Opinions of the several Cases to the erd ...
Public Infirmary (Manchester, England), 1755
9
Annual Report of the Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear ...
Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary. IN behalf of the Managers of the Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary, we herewith present the Report of the Surgeons for the year 1876. Their well-known ability in the line of their ...
Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary, 1876
10
Matrons, medics and maladies: inside Edinburgh Royal ...
Based on records from Edinburgh's old Royal Infirmary, this book paints a fascinating portrait of the life of patients and staff, both in the wards and outside, and of medical treatments of the time.
Bill Yule, John Johnstone, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INFIRMARY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term infirmary is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Former fugitive David Sweat out of prison infirmary; faces new …
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Former fugitive David Sweat was released from a prison infirmary Wednesday and is facing new disciplinary charges ... «CBS News, Jul 15»
2
Work "starts" on Carmarthen's former infirmary building
As the above picture shows, heavy machinery has been taken to the front of the former hospital, which is under a planning enforcement notice. «Carmarthen Journal, Jul 15»
3
Infirmary misses out on specialist status - Wigan Today
WIGAN Infirmary has been overlooked for super-hospital status as the experts behind the Healthier Together (HT) NHS reforms finalised their ... «Wigan Today, Jul 15»
4
Bed numbers reduced at Berwick Infirmary
Following the most recent visit to Ward 1 at Berwick Infirmary earlier this month, a number of immediate improvements were identified after the ... «Berwick Today, Jul 15»
5
David Sweat out of infirmary; faces disciplinary charges
Prison escapee David Sweat is out of the infirmary and in a special housing unit. Sweat and Richard Matt escaped from the Dannemora prison ... «WCAX, Jul 15»
6
David Sweat released from prison infirmary, faces disciplinary charges
The New York Department of Corrections said Sweat was discharged Wednesday from the infirmary at the Five Points Correctional Facility in ... «WPTZ The Champlain Valley, Jul 15»
7
Inspection team puts Royal Lancaster Infirmary under scrutiny
Inspectors will visit the Royal Lancaster Infirmary today as part of a thorough examination of our local health trust. A team from the Care Quality ... «The Visitor, Jul 15»
8
Healthier Together reforms - decision day
WIGAN Infirmary is expected to be passed over for super-hospital status today as the experts behind the Healthier Together (HT) NHS reforms ... «Wigan Today, Jul 15»
9
Abu Faour shuts down Baalbek infirmary
Health Minister Wael Abu Faour Tuesday shut down an infirmary in east Lebanon for carrying out illegal procedures. you've reached a ... «The Daily Star, Jul 15»
10
Hairy Holler "St. James Infirmary Blues" (video)
Oshawa, ON, eight-piece Hairy Holler have described their sound as "sleazy tavern pick pocket music" and they continue to rep that ... «Exclaim!, Jul 15»

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