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 their sloth and weakness.
Bacon.

2. An allowance for maintenance. [Scot.]

Al"i*ment, v. t. 1. To nourish; to support.

2. To provide for the maintenance of. [Scot.]

• food, nourishment