norisshyng

Middle English

Alternative forms

• norisshing, norissynge, norissinge, noryssynge, norisschynge, norisshynge, norschynge, norissching, norischynge, norischingue, noryschenge, norschinge, norysshyng, norishynge, nurischynge, norycing

Etymology

From norischen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnuriʃinɡ/, /ˈnurisinɡ/, /ˈnur(ə)ʃinɡ/

Noun

norisshyng (uncountable)

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

References

• “norishing(e, ger.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-07-15.