NOURISHMENT, noun 1. That which serves to promote the growth of animals or plants, or to repair the waste of animal bodies; food; sustenance; nutriment. 2. Nutrition; support of animal or vegetable bodies. 3. Instruction, or that which promotes growth in attainments; as nourishment and growth in grace. So they may learn to seek the nourishment of their souls.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI