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Definition of Heart-whole
1. Adjective. With unconditional and enthusiastic devotion. "Demonstrated his whole-souled allegiance"
Similar to: Sincere
Derivative terms: Wholeheartedness, Wholeheartedness
Definition of Heart-whole
1. Adjective. (alternative spelling of heartwhole) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Heart-whole
1. 1. Having the heart or affections free; not in love. 2. With unbroken courage; undismayed. 3. Of a single and sincere heart. "If he keeps heart-whole towards his Master." (Bunyan) See: Whole. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Heart-whole
Literary usage of Heart-whole
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. As You Like it by William Shakespeare (1908)
"ROSALIND. Nay, and you be so tardy, come no more in my sight: I had as lief be
woo'd of a snail. 30. Scene II Pope. 44. heart-whole Rowe I heart 34. gondola ..."
2. A Glossary of Words Used in the Wapentakes of Manley and Corringham by Edward Peacock (1877)
"По drove th' poor hos 'till ho was clear heart- slain.' heart-whole, in good
spirits. ' I thout to 'a fun' him down-cast, but he 's clear heart-whole. ..."
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