English

Etymology
From Old French foison#French|foison.

Pronunciation
IPA: /'f�ɪz�n/

Noun
foison

1. archaic an abundance, a rich supply of

#:*Late C14: Fyve þousand folk it was as greet mervaille / Wiþ loves fyve and fisshes two to feede. / God sente his foyson at hir grete neede. � Geoffrey Chaucer, The Man of Law's Tale

1. context|mostly|Scottish English strength, power

French

Etymology
Old French, from Vulgar Latin fusio, from Latin fusio|fūsio.

Pronunciation
IPA: /fwaz��/

Noun
foison f

1. abundance, great deal, load

#:J'ai une foison de copines: I've got a load of girlfriends.

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