Part 1841

<hw>Cheque</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>See <er>Check</er>.</def>

<h1>Chequer</h1> <Xpage=245>

<hw>Cheq"uer</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n. & v.</tt> <def>Same as <er>Checker</er>.</def>

<h1>Chequing</h1> <Xpage=245>

<hw>Che*quing"</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>A coin. See <er>Sequin</er>.</def>

<i>Shak.</i>

<h1>Chequy</h1> <Xpage=245>

<hw>Cheq"uy</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <fld>(Her.)</fld> <def>Same as <er>Checky</er>.</def>

<h1>Cherif</h1> <Xpage=245>

<hw>Cher"if</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>See <er>Cherif</er>.</def>

<h1>Cherimoyer</h1> <Xpage=245>

<hw>Cher`i*moy"er</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <ety>[F. <ets>ch\'82rimolier</ets>.]</ety> <fld>(Bot.)</fld> <p><b>1.</b> <def>A small downy-leaved tree (<spn>Anona Cherimolia</spn>), with fragrant flowers. It is a native of Peru.</def>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>Its delicious fruit, which is succulent, dark purple, and similar to the custard apple of the West Indies.</def>

<h1>Cherish</h1> <Xpage=245>

<hw>Cher"ish</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>v. t.</tt> <wordforms>[<tt>imp. & p. p.</tt> <er>Cherished</er> <tt>(?)</tt>; <tt>p. pr. & vb. n.</tt> <er>Cherising</er>.]</wordforms> <ety>[F. <ets>ch\'82rir</ets>, fr. <ets>cher</ets> dear, fr. L. <ets>carus</ets>. See <er>Caress</er>, <er>Finish</er>.]</ety> <p><b>1.</b> <def>To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid.</def>

<blockquote>We were gentle among you, even as a nurse <b>cherisheth</b> her children. <i>1 Thess. ii. 7.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>To hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to encourage; to foster; to promote; <as>as, to <ex>cherish</ex> religious principle</as>.</def>

<blockquote>To <b>cherish</b> virtue and humanity. <i>Burke.</i></blockquote>

<syn>Syn. -- To nourish; foster; nurse; nurture; entertain; encourage; comfort; protect; support; See <er>Nurture</er>.</syn>

<h1>Cherisher</h1> <Xpage=245>

<hw>Cher"ish*er</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>One who cherishes.</def>

<blockquote>The <b>cherisher</b> of my flesh and blood. <i>Shak.</i></blockquote>

<h1>Cherishment</h1> <Xpage=245>

<hw>Cher"ish*ment</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>Encouragement; comfort.</def> <mark>[Obs.]</mark>

<blockquote>Rich bounty and dear <b>cherishment</b>. <i>Spenser.</i></blockquote>

<h1>Chermes</h1> <Xpage=245>

<hw>Cher"mes</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>See <er>Kermes</er>.</def>

<h1>Cherogril</h1> <Xpage=245>