Heart: English to English |
Heart (n.) A hollow, muscular organ, which, by contracting rhythmically, keeps up the circulation of the blood. |
Heart (n.) A term of affectionate or kindly and familiar address. |
Heart (n.) Courage; courageous purpose; spirit. |
Heart (n.) One of a series of playing cards, distinguished by the figure or figures of a heart; as, hearts are trumps. |
Heart (n.) That which resembles a heart in shape; especially, a roundish or oval figure or object having an obtuse point at one end, and at the other a corresponding indentation, -- used as a symbol or representative of the heart. |
Heart (n.) The nearest the middle or center; the part most hidden and within; the inmost or most essential part of any body or system; the source of life and motion in any organization; the chief or vital portion; the center of activity, or of energetic or efficient |
Heart (n.) The seat of the affections or sensibilities, collectively or separately, as love, hate, joy, grief, courage, and the like; rarely, the seat of the understanding or will; -- usually in a good sense, when no epithet is expressed; the better or lovelier part |
Heart (n.) Vigorous and efficient activity; power of fertile production; condition of the soil, whether good or bad. |
Heart (n.) Vital part; secret meaning; real intention. |
Heart (v. i.) To form a compact center or heart; as, a hearting cabbage. |
Heart (v. t.) To give heart to; to hearten; to encourage; to inspirit. |