manicure \man"i*cure\, n. The care of the hands and nails, especially a thorough cosmetic treatment of the hands, especially the trimming and polishing of the fingernails, and removing of cuticles, performed by a manicurist. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

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manicure \man"i*cure\, n. [F., fr. L. manus hand + curare to cure.]

A person who makes a business of taking care of people's hands, especially their nails; -- an older term for a manicurist. [1913 Webster]

[Men] who had taken good care of their hands by wearing gloves and availing themselves of the services of a manicure. --Pop. Sci. Monthly. [1913 Webster]

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manicurist \man"i*cur`ist\, n. [F., fr. L. manus hand + curare to cure.]

A person who makes a business of taking care of people's hands, especially their fingernails; -- formerly called a manicure. [PJC]

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Manicure \Man"i*cure\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Manicured; p. pr. & vb. n. Manicuring.]

1. To care for (the hands and nails); to care for the hands and nails of; to do manicure work. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

2. to trim carefully and meticulously; as, to manicure a lawn. [PJC]

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manicure

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

Manicure \Man"i*cure\, n. The care of the hands and nails.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Manicure \Man"i*cure\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Manicured; p. pr. & vb. n. Manicuring.]

To care for (the hands and nails); to care for the hands and nails of; to do manicure work.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Manicure \Man"i*cure\, n. [F., fr. L. manus hand + curare to cure.]

A person who makes a business of taking care of people's hands, especially their nails.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)