eldertongue

Old English · adjective

carful

Part of speech
adjective
IPA
/ˈkɑr.ful/
Syllables
ˈkɑr · ful (2 syllables)
Modern English
carefulanxiousmindful

Meaning

  1. anxious

  2. careful

  3. mindful

    Drusiana þa ārās swilce of slæpe āwreht, and, carfull be ðæs apostoles hæse, hām ġewende.

    Drusiana then arose as if from sleep awakened, and, mindful of the apostle's command, returned home.

    c. 992, Ælfric, "The Assumption of St. John the Apostle"

Declension

All forms (10)

Etymology

From caru + -ful.

Descendants

careful

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