nurture (v.) Copy link Outline 1. ēdūco, 12. nūtrio, 4 natural powers n.d under a favoured roof, indoles nutrita faustis sub penetralibus, Hor. Od. 4, 4, 25 • nurture (v.): 1. ēdūco, 1: n.d in her (very) bosom and affectionate care, in hujus sinu indulgentiaque educatus, Tac. Agr. 4. Cic.: v. to educate. 2. nūtrio, 4 natural powers n.d under a favoured roof, indoles nutrita faustis sub penetralibus, Hor. Od. 4, 4, 25: v. to nourish.