Al"i*ment (#), n. [L. alimentum, fr. alere to nourish; akin to Goth. alan to grow, Icel. ala to nourish: cf. F. aliment. See Old.]
1.
That which nourishes; food; nutriment; anything which feeds or adds to a substance in natural growth. Hence: The necessaries of life generally: sustenance; means of support.
Aliments of thei sloth and weakness.
Bacon.
2.
An allowance for maintenance.
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Al"i*ment, v. t.
1.
To nourish; to support.
2.
To provide for the maintenance of.
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