foison

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She was the protectress of young married people and infants, and so was worshipped especially by women. 441-29 Foison and plenty mean about the same thing.

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert

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

From The House of the Combrays by Le Notre, G., [pseud.]

Pontécoulant had immediately posted off, and on the morning of the 11th told Fouché verbally of the manner in which Foison and Mme. de Vaubadon had acquitted themselves of their mission.

From The House of the Combrays by Le Notre, G., [pseud.]

The doctors who had held the autopsy were there, Captain Mancel and Foison, who was in great agitation, although he tried to hide it, at having to assist at the exhumation of his victim.

From The House of the Combrays by Le Notre, G., [pseud.]

Foison also saw, and wishing to brave this corpse, more terrifying for him than for any one else, he stooped and opened the dead lips with the end of his cane.

From The House of the Combrays by Le Notre, G., [pseud.]