Definition of tender

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Tender (superl.) Easily impressed, broken, bruised, or injured; not firm or hard; delicate; as, tender plants; tender flesh; tender fruit..

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Tender :: Tender (superl.) Physically weak; not hardly or able to endure hardship; immature; effeminate.
Plantain :: Plantain (n.) The fruit of this plant. It is long and somewhat cylindrical, slightly curved, and, when ripe, soft, fleshy, and covered with a thick but tender yellowish skin. The plantain is a staple article of food in most tropical countries, especially when cooked..
Sore :: Sore (a.) A place in an animal body where the skin and flesh are ruptured or bruised, so as to be tender or painful; a painful or diseased place, such as an ulcer or a boil..
Love :: Love (n.) A feeling of strong attachment induced by that which delights or commands admiration; preeminent kindness or devotion to another; affection; tenderness; as, the love of brothers and sisters..
Extender :: Extender (n.) One who, or that which, extends or stretches anything..
Loving-kindness :: Loving-kindness (n.) Tender regard; mercy; favor.
Browse :: Browse (n.) To eat or nibble off, as the tender branches of trees, shrubs, etc.; -- said of cattle, sheep, deer, and some other animals..
Tender :: Tender (superl.) Heeling over too easily when under sail; -- said of a vessel.
Hoy :: Hoy (n.) A small coaster vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used in conveying passengers and goods from place to place, or as a tender to larger vessels in port..
Soften :: Soften (v. t.) To make tender; to make effeminate; to enervate; as, troops softened by luxury..
Sciolist :: Sciolist (n.) One who knows many things superficially; a pretender to science; a smatterer.
Ladylike :: Ladylike (a.) Delicate; tender; feeble; effeminate.
Pitiful :: Pitiful (a.) Full of pity; tender-hearted; compassionate; kind; merciful; sympathetic.
Cocker :: Cocker (v. t.) To treat with too great tenderness; to fondle; to indulge; to pamper.
Proffer :: Proffer (n.) An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender; as, proffers of peace or friendship..
Fondling :: Fondling (n.) The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.
Lenity :: Lenity (n.) The state or quality of being lenient; mildness of temper or disposition; gentleness of treatment; softness; tenderness; clemency; -- opposed to severity and rigor.
Tender :: Tender (n.) One who tends; one who takes care of any person or thing; a nurse.
Fondly :: Fondly (adv.) In a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly.
Cherish :: Cherish (v. t.) To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid.
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