CHERISH, n. The prince of Mecca a high priest among the Mohammedans.
CHERISH,
1. To treat with tenderness and affection to give warmth, ease or comfort to.
We were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children. 1 Thessalonians 2 .
The damsel was fair and cherished the king. 1 Kings 1 .
2. To hold as dear to embrace with affection to foster, and encourage as, to cherish the principles of virtue to cherish religion in the heart.
3. To treat in a manner to encourage growth, by protection, aid, attendance, or supplying nourishment as, to cherish tender plants.
4. To harbor to indulge and encourage in the mind as, to cherish will, or any evil passion.