norisshyng

Middle English

/ˈnuriʃinɡ/

noun
Definitions
  • The provision of sustenance or nourishment.
  • Comestibles and beverages; things that are eaten and drunk.
  • Nutritional substances or nutriments; foods that are useful nutritionally.
  • Child-raising; the education and preparation of young for the world usually referring to humans
  • Inciting into behaviour; promotion of a belief.
  • (rare) Reproduction; giving birth or producing offspring.
  • (rare) The provision of living requirements or goods.
  • (rare) The consumption of nourishment or other living requirements.
  • (rare) Luxuries, indulgences; goods that are not necessary.
  • (rare) Religious sustenance.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English norischen.

Origin

Middle English

norischen

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