Available Definitions:
1) 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.
2) v. t. - To support; to maintain.
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 cherish; to comfort.
5) v. t. - To educate; to instruct; to bring up; to nurture; to promote the growth of in attainments.
6) v. i. - To promote growth; to furnish nutriment.
7) v. i. - To gain nourishment.
8) n. - A nurse.