SUSTENANCE


Meaning of SUSTENANCE in English

— sustenanceless , adj.

/sus"teuh neuhns/ , n.

1. means of sustaining life; nourishment.

2. means of livelihood.

3. the process of sustaining.

4. the state of being sustained.

[ 1250-1300; ME sustena ( u ) nce sostenance. See SUSTAIN, -ANCE ]

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