Emily Dickinson Lexicon

NOURISHMENT, n. nur'ishment.

1. That which serves to promote the growth of animals or plants, or to repair the waste of animal bodies; food; sustenance; nutriment. Newton.
2. Nutrition; support of animal or vegetable bodies. Blackmore.
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. Hooker.