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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nuris-, Nureisment, n. [Cf. Nurischment and OF. nor-, nur-, nour(r)issement.] a. The action of Nuris v.: upbringing, rearing; feeding; supporting; etc. b. Nutritive value. —a. 1560 Knox II. 76.
For the nureisment, sustentatioun and menteinance of the said Frensche men 1571 Prot. Bk. J. Robeson MS. 126.
For the said Jonete nvrisment … and vpbringing … during hir les aige 1589 Exch. R. XXII. 70.
For keping, nuirisment and intertenement of the Kingis grace liouin, tyger [etc.]b. c1580-90 Rules of Health.
Lat all ȝour la. meittis be of gude nureisment, lychtt, tender [etc.]
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