(1):
(v. t.) To support; to maintain.
(2):
(v. t.) To feed and cause to grow; to supply with matter which increases bulk or supplies waste, and promotes health; to furnish with nutriment.
(3):
(v. t.) To supply the means of support and increase to; to encourage; to foster; as, to nourish rebellion; to nourish the virtues.
(4):
(v. t.) To educate; to instruct; to bring up; to nurture; to promote the growth of in attainments.
(5):
(v. i.) To promote growth; to furnish nutriment.
(6):
(v. i.) To gain nourishment.
(7):
(n.) A nurse.
(8):
(v. t.) To cherish; to comfort.