FOISON


Meaning of FOISON in English

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

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