Couchers

/ˈkaʊtʃərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of coucher; multiple people or devices that perform couching or attend to the bedridden.

Etymology

From coucher + -s (standard English plural), the plural form referring to multiple caregivers or printing workers.

Kelly Says

In large estates, there were sometimes entire teams of couchers trained specifically for patient care, and their work was so specialized that households would compare notes on who had the best couchers—like hiring a top medical team.

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