nit nurse en · NOUN
Etymology
Earliest written mention appears c. 1942 in The Lancet.
Meanings
- (UK, dated) A nurse who periodically checked schoolchildren's hair for lice.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nit nurses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Dictionary
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