ˈfȯiz ə n noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English foisoun, from Middle French foison, from Latin fusion-, fusio action of pouring, founding, melting, effusion — more at fusion
1. archaic : rich harvest : plenty , abundance
that from the seedness the bare fallow brings to teeming foison — Shakespeare
2. chiefly Scotland
a. : nourishment or sustenance especially from food or drink
b. : physical energy or strength
c. : strength of mind or character