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Webster 1913 Edition

Solicitude

So-lic′i-tude

,
Noun.
[F.
sollicitude
,r L.
sollicitudo
.]
The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned by fear of evil or desire good; anxiety.
The many cares and great labors of worldly men, their
solicitude
and outward shows.
Sir W. Raleigh.
The mother looked at her with fond
solicitude
.
G. W. Cable.
Syn. – Carefulness; concern; anxiety. See
Care
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Solicitude

SOLIC'ITUDE

,
Noun.
[L. solicitude.] Carefulness; concern; anxiety; uneasiness of mind occasioned by the fear of evil or the desire of good. A man feels soliciude when his friend is sick. We feel solicitude for the success of an enterprise. With what solicitude should men seek to secure future happiness.

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