Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Old French norrisseor; equivalent to norischen +‎ -er.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈnuriʃər(ə)/, /ˈnuriʃɛːr(ə)/, /ˈnur(ə)ʃər(ə)/

Noun edit

norischer (plural norischers)

  1. (Late Middle English) A promoter or advocator of ideas or practices.
  2. (rare) A person who educates and fosters a child.
  3. (rare, Late Middle English) A dispenser of religious wisdom and advice.

Descendants edit

  • English: nourisher

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