to feed and cause to grow; to supply with matter which increases bulk or supplies waste, and promotes health; to furnish with nutriment.-to support; to maintain.-to supply the means of support and increase to; to encourage; to foster; as, to nourish rebellion; to nourish the virtues.-to cherish; to comfort.-to educate; to instruct; to bring up; to nurture; to promote the growth of in attainments.-to promote growth; to furnish nutriment.-to gain nourishment.-a nurse.