Foison
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɔɪzən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Foison is a noun meaning (archaic) An abundance, a rich supply of.
Meaning
(archaic) An abundance, a rich supply of.
More Meanings
- (archaic) Harvest.
- (chiefly Scotland) Strength, power.
Example Sentences
Gon. […]Treaſon, fellony, / Sword, Pike, Knife, Gun, or neede of any Engine / Would I not haue : but Nature ſhould bring forth / Of it owne kinde, all foyzon, all abundance / To feed my innocent people.
The earth did never mean her foizon For those who crown life’s cup with poison Of fanatic rage and meaningless revenge— But for those radiant spirits, who are still The standard-bearers in the van of Change.
Word Forms
- foisons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include foizon, foyson, fizzen, fulth, foin, fluxion.
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