Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Middle French, from Old French norrissement; equivalent to norischen +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌnuriʃˈmɛnt/, /ˈnuriʃmɛnt/

Noun

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norisshement (plural nurshementis) (rare)

  1. Sustenance, nourishment.
  2. Education, raising.

Descendants

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  • English: nourishment

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