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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†NIRISHMENT, n. A ne.Sc. form of nourishment. [′nirɪʃmənt]Mry. 1828 J. Ruddiman Tales 217:
Folks canna' sustain the body without nirishment or sustainment.