foison

[ foi-zuhn ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. abundance; plenty.
2. abundant harvest.

foison

/ ˈfɔɪzən /

noun

1. archaic.
   a plentiful supply or yield

Word History and Origins

Origin of foison¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English foisoun, from Middle French foison, from Vulgar Latin fusiō (stem fusiōn- ), from Latin fūsiō (stem fūsiōn- ) “an outpouring, effusion”; fusion

Word History and Origins

Origin of foison¹

C13: from Old French, from Latin fūsiō a pouring out, from fundere to pour; see fusion

Example Sentences

La chasse aussi ne se trouve pas foison en vn lieu o il faut viure de cela, & o l'on fait vne demeure arreste.

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Il y a nombre infini de ruisseaux au Port Royal, entre lesquels sont trois ou quatre o vient foison le poisson au renouveau.

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Was he the only one who felt the challenge offered by the maddening fertility and foison of the hot sun-dazzled earth?

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She found Mme. de Vaubadon's guide at the rendezvous before the church door; it was Foison, whom she recognised.

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The next morning Foison appeared at La Délivrande to draw up the report.

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