† ˈcharishnessObs.rare. [Implies an adj.charishf. chare a. + -ish1.] Carefulness. 1587Golding De Mornay xi. 153 Thou seest..in beastes, a charishnesse to bring up their yong..and in all folkes a regard to the maintenance of the things which they haue either made or manured.