Defn: The hard, central part of the trunk of a tree, consisting of the old and matured wood, and usually differing in color from the outer layers. It is technically known as duramen, and distinguished from the softer sapwood or alburnum.
HEART-WOUNDED
Heart"-wound`ed, a.
Defn: Wounded to the heart with love or grief. Pope.
HEARTY
Heart"y, a. [Compar. Heartier; superl. Heartiest.]
1. Pertaining to, or proceeding from, the heart; warm; cordial; bold; zealous; sincere; willing; also, energetic; active; eager; as, a hearty welcome; hearty in supporting the government. Full of hearty tears For our good father's loss. Marston.
2. Exhibiting strength; sound; healthy; firm; not weak; as, a hearty timber.
3. Promoting strength; nourishing; rich; abundant; as, hearty food; a hearty meal.
Syn. — Sincere; real; unfeigned; undissembled; cordial; earnest; warm; zealous; ardent; eager; active; vigorous. — Hearty, Cordial, Sincere. Hearty implies honesty and simplicity of feelings and manners; cordial refers to the warmth and liveliness with which the feelings are expressed; sincere implies that this expression corresponds to the real sentiments of the heart. A man should be hearty in his attachment to his friends, cordial in his reception of them to his house, and sincere in his offers to assist them.
HEARTY
Heart"y, n.; pl. Hearties (.
Defn: Comrade; boon companion; good fellow; — a term of familiar address and fellowship among sailors. Dickens.