Search the Dictionary

Asia. Glutton bird (Zoöl.), the giant fulmar (Ossifraga gigantea); -- called also Mother Carey's goose, and mollymawk.

To act as godfather to; to take under one's fostering care. [R.] Burke.

Careful observance of, or conformity to, the laws of God; the state or quality of being godly; piety. Godliness is profitable unto all things. 1 Tim. iv. 8.

One who takes care of geese.

a woman invested with authority to control and direct; especially, one intrusted with the care and instruction of children, -- usually in their homes.

One who has the care or guardianship of a young man; a tutor; a guardian.

s in a peculiar ink which hardens the surface wherever it is applied. The surface is then carefully rubbed or brushed, leaving the lines in relief.

To tend or care for, or to curry or clean, as a, horse.

A short, thick man; a dwarf. [Obs.] Carew.

caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety; as, careful persons guard against mistakes.

articular suit. -- Guardians of the poor, the members of a board appointed or elected to care for the relief of the poor within a township, or district.

The office, duty, or care, of a guardian; protection; care; watch.

Care; protection. [Obs.] Swift.

ger at half cock; -- said of a firearm. (b) To do or say something without due thought or care. [Colloq. or Low]

Sounding harshly in the throat; inharmonious; rough. [Obs.] Carew.

To accustom to the hand; to work upon, or take care of, with the hands. The hardness of the winters forces the breeders to house and handle their colts six months every year. Sir W. Temple.

Carefully; in shipshape style.

To clothe; to wrap. The surgeon happed her up carefully. Dr. J. Brown.

language. Some beauties yet no precepts can declare, For there's a happiness, as well as care. Pope.

nt. -- Happy-go-lucky, trusting to hap or luck; improvident; easy-going. "Happy-go-lucky carelessness." W. Black.