Desire has been defined by men in most civilisations since history began to be recorded, orally or in writing. Men have dictated how women should be, act, look, love, live. Until very recent times in Western civilisation, men, first the fathers or brothers, then the husbands or sons, owned women, ... MORE...
nour·ish (nûrsh, nr-)
- To provide with food or other substances necessary for life and growth; feed.
- To foster the development of; promote: “Athens was an imperial city, nourished by the tribute of subjects” (V. Gordon Childe).
- To keep alive; maintain: nourish a hope.
Originating from Latin Nutrire which means to feed or suckle