cherishment en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃmənt/
Etymology
From cherish + -ment.
Meanings
- (countable, rare, uncountable) the act of cherishing
-
(countable, obsolete, uncountable) encouragement; comfort
rich bounty and dear cherishment
1591, Ed[mund] Sp[enser], “The Teares of the Muses”, in Complaints. Containing Sundrie Small Poemes of the Worlds Vanitie. […], London: […] William Ponsonbie, […], →OCLC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cherishments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |