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That which nourishes; food; nutriment; anything which feeds or adds to a substance in natural growth. Hence: The necessaries of life generally: sustenance; means of support.

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  1. n. That which nourishes; food; nutriment; anything which feeds or adds to a substance in natural growth. Hence: The necessaries of life generally: sustenance; means of support.
  2. n. An allowance for maintenance.
  3. v. t. To nourish; to support.
  4. v. t. To provide for the maintenance of.
  5. n. a source of materials to nourish the body
  6. v. give nourishment to
  7. n a source of materials to nourish the body v give nourishment to