What does the cryptic crossword clue "Previously left at home in care of nurse (8)" mean?

The definition is "Previously left". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IN (synonym="IN") in SISTER (synonym="SISTER") = SINISTER; definition: "Previously left" The answer is SINISTER.

Previously left at home in care of nurse (8)

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