Baretti: A dictionary of the English and Italian languages
Cuór-e, s. m. córe (poet.), dim. Cuór-étto, Cuór-icíno,
1. the heart, the principal viscera of the animal.Battimento del —, palpitation of the heart; 2. heart, mind, soul, interior, dispositions of the soul, affections. Di buon —, willingly. Far a mal —, to do against one's will. Di tutto —, with all my heart. Far — duro,to be obstinate. Costar il —, to cost dear. Dispiacere insino al —, to displease excessively. Essere, avere a — o nel —, to be interested in. Essere secondo il suo —, to be as one likes. Toccare il —, to touch the heart, persuade, work upon, move; 3. heart, courage, spirit, mettle. Di gran —, magnanimously. Con gran —, courageously. Aver —, to have the courage or heart to ... Far del — rocca, to take courage. Far —, to cheer up. Esser di povero —, to be faint-hearted. Cascare, mancare il —, to be discouraged; 4. heart, midst, centre. Nel — d'inverno, in the heart or middle of winter; 5. cuori, hearts, one of the four suits of cards.
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cuore: the heart of any liuing creature. Also the core of any thing, vsed also for courage, hardinesse, affection or will.