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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1584-1589
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(Nurisch-,) Nwreisching, ppl. a. [ME. and e.m.E. norisschinge (Trevisa), norysching, nourysshynge (1541). Cf. Nuris(s)ing, Nurischand, etc.] Nourishing, tending to foster or promote. — 1584-9 Maxwall Commonpl. Bk. 9 b.
Idilnes … is to all wvyce moist nwreisching
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