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mind, n.¹ in OED Second Edition (1989)

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mīnd(e, n.(1) in Middle English Dictionary

I.
Senses relating to memory.
1. I.1.
  
  The state of being remembered; remembrance, recollection. Chiefly in phrases.
  1. I.1.a.
    Old English–
    
    to come to mind: to be recalled; to occur to a person (esp. on reflection); to suggest itself. Also †to fall, run to mind (in Middle English with dative of person) (obsolete).
    OE
    Ic on mænigfealdum synnum bewyled eam, þeah hy ne me namcuðlice nu to mynde cuman ne magon.
    Rubrics & Direct. for Use of Forms of Service (MS Laud) in M. Förster & K. Wildhagen, Texte u. Forschungen zur englischen Kulturgeschichte (1921) 55
    a1425 (c1385)
    And every word gan up and down to wynde That he had seyd, as it com hire to mynde.
    G. Chaucer, Troilus & Criseyde (1987) ii. 602
    [Composed c1385]
    ?c1425 (c1412)
    Me fel to mynde how that, [etc.].
    T. Hoccleve, De Regimine Principum (MS Royal 17 D.vi) (1860) 22 (Middle English Dictionary)
    [Composed c1412]
    a1450 (c1435)
    But now to mynde kometh the champioun Off Estyngland..Callid seynt Edmund.
    J. Lydgate, Life Saints Edmund & Fremund (Harley MS) 61 in C. Horstmann, Altenglische Legenden (1881) 2nd Series 415 (Middle English Dictionary)
    [Composed c1435]
    c1480 (a1400)
    & alsa rane hyme þane to mynd, þat he, as a wykyt man & vnkynd, had slane hyr sone.
    St. Matthias 219 in W. M. Metcalfe, Legends of Saints in Scottish Dialect (1896) vol. I. 228
    [Composed a1400]
    c1500 (?a1475)
    And euyn with that cam to my mynde My furst conclusion that I was abowte To haue drevyn.
    Assembly of Gods (1896) 1923 (Middle English Dictionary)
    [Composed ?a1475]
    1559
    We shal teache only a fewe, and suche as shall come to minde by the waye.
    P. Morwyng, translation of C. Gesner, Treasure of Euonymus 338
    1665
    But this and other our water scapes made that saying of Byas come to mind, Navigantes, nec inter vivos nec inter mortuos esse numerandos.
    T. Herbert, Some Years Travels (new edition) 42
    1850
    But it comes to mind that a day is gone, and I have got this precious nothing done.
    R. W. Emerson, Uses of Great Men in Representative Men i. 26
    1911
    Contemplating these darlings of Nature..Samson's riddle comes to mind, ‘Out of the strong cometh forth sweetness’.
    J. Muir, My First Summer in Sierra 142
    1943
    Siegfried Giedion..comes to mind now because of his conscious exploitation of ‘Space-Time’ metaphors in his exposition of architectural history.
    M. McLuhan, Letter 26 October (1987) 135
    1990
    A line from the Talmud comes to mind: If I am not for myself, who will be? If I am only for myself, what am I?
    D. Shekerjian, Uncommon Genius iii. xiii. 202
    the mind operation of the mind perception or cognition faculty of ideation idea, notion, or concept [intransitive verbs] come to mind, occur
    comeOld English–
    
    intransitive. Chiefly with prepositional phrase as complement. Of a thought, idea, or impression: to occur to a person or a person's mind; to enter…
    runOld English–
    
    intransitive. Of a thought: to come suddenly into (formerly †in, †to) the mind.
    to come to mindOld English–
    
    The state of being remembered; remembrance, recollection. Chiefly in phrases. to come to mind: to be recalled; to occur to a person (esp. on…
    occur?a1500–
    
    intransitive. Of an idea, etc.: to present itself in thought, come to mind. Followed by to (a person, etc.). Frequently with it as subject and that-…
    to move to mind?a1525–40
    
    intransitive. to move to mind: to come to mind. Also to move of (also out of) mind: to be forgotten. Obsolete.
    to come, fall under, lie in one's cap1546–
    
    †to cast one's cap at: to show indifference to, give up for lost. †to come, fall under, lie in one's cap: to occur to, be in one's mind. to put on one…
    to take (a person) in the head1565–1807
    
    to take (a person) in the head: (of an impulse, whim, etc.) to come into (a person's) mind, to occur to (a person). Chiefly with it as subject and…
    present1585–
    
    transitive (reflexive). Of a thing: to offer itself to view or thought; to come before one's sight or notice; to show itself, appear; to suggest…
    overpass1591–
    
    transitive. To pass through in one's mind, consider. Now rare (poetic in later use).
    to come in upon a person1638–
    
    intransitive. to come in upon a person: to enter a person's mind as a powerful impression; to be understood or perceived. Later also to come in on…
    suggest1752–
    
    reflexive. Of an idea, proposition, etc.: To present itself to the mind.
    to come up1889–
    
    intransitive. To come into one's mind; to arise in the course of conversation. Later also more generally: to present itself as the subject of…
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  2. I.1.b.
    a1200–
    
    in mind: remembered, kept in the memory. to have (also bear, keep, hold, etc.) in mind: to remember, retain in memory; to recall and take into consideration, keep one's attention fixed upon (now the principal sense). See also bear v.1 Phrases P.1i.
    Formerly also: spec. †(in arithmetical calculation) carried (obsolete), hence †to keep in mind: to carry (a number, cipher, etc.) (obsolete).
    a1200
    Listeð nu..and undernimeð hit on heorte, and habbeð hit on minde.
    MS Trinity Cambr. in R. Morris, Old English Homilies (1873) 2nd Series 209
    c1300
    Huy hadden in muynde hou muche he was anoured er of foules.
    St. Francis (Laud MS) 460 in C. Horstmann, Early South-English Legendary (1887) 67 (Middle English Dictionary)
    c1325 (c1300)
    Ȝo wolde þat ire name were eueremo in munde.
    Chronicle Robert of Gloucester (Caligula MS) 636
    [Composed c1300]
    (a1387)
    He dede oon dede þat is worþy to be kepte in mynde [variant reading munde].
    J. Trevisa, translation of R. Higden, Polychronicon (MS St. John's Cambr.) (1879) vol. VII. 415
    [Composed a1387]
    c1390
    In the olde Romayn gestes may men fynde Maurices lyf; I bere it noght in mynde.
    G. Chaucer, Man of Law's Tale 1127
    (a1393)
    The whos knyhtnode is yit in mende, And schal be to the worldes ende.
    J. Gower, Confessio Amantis (MS Fairfax) iv. 1961
    [Composed a1393]
    a1400 (a1325)
    In mynde shal ȝe holde þis day.
    Cursor Mundi (Trinity Cambridge MS) 6095
    [Composed a1325]
    1431
    Also haue in mende of ij chales.
    in H. Littlehales, Medieval Records of London City Church (1905) 27
    (?a1513)
    Als lang in mynd my work sall hald..As ony of thair werkis all.
    W. Dunbar, Poems (1998) vol. I. 222
    [Composed ?a1513]
    1550
    The Lorde wyll haue all theyr iuell doynges in mynde.
    R. Crowley, One & Thyrtye Epigrammes sig. Dvi
    c1595
    Iehouah..us in mind doth beare.
    Countess of Pembroke, Psalme cxv. 27 in Collected Works (1998) vol. II. 185
    1612
    Which maketh 17. pence, I write 7. in a place further towards the right hand, and keepe 1. in minde.
    W. Colson, Art Arith. in General Treasury G gg 4
    1656
    4 times 5 is 20, for which subscribe a cypher, and keep 2 decimalls in minde;..then say 4 times 3 is 12, and 2 in minde is 14.
    T. Willsford, Arithm. 33
    1675
    This their stumble might arise..From their own not observing and keeping in mind the Alarum that God gave them at his Birth.
    J. Bunyan, Light in Darkness 35
    1780
    I retain in mind, and recur, almost daily, to your requisitions of August.
    T. Jefferson, Correspondence in Works (1859) vol. I. 260
    1827
    Bearing in mind the exact position..in which I stand.
    B. Disraeli, Vivian Grey vol. IV. vi. v. 172
    1881
    Will you keep in mind that we have got to be better friends?
    G. M. Craik, Sydney vol. I. vii. 154
    1895
    Keeping that fact in mind.
    Sir A. Kekewich in Law Times Reports vol. 73 662/2
    1939
    It is hard to hold The difference in mind.
    A. Clarke, Coll. Plays (1963) 95
    1975
    Works that purport to present accurate linguistic facts about the Celtic role in English would do well to keep this in mind.
    Verbatim September 9/2
    1987
    Wilde was veering away from his former devoutness, but bore in mind that his examiners were probably in orders.
    R. Ellmann, Oscar Wilde v. 102
    mathematics
    the mind operation of the mind memory retention in the mind [transitive verbs] retain in the memory
    i-muneOld English–1275
    
    transitive. To bear in mind, remember.
    to have (also bear, keep, hold, etc.) in minda1200–
    
    The state of being remembered; remembrance, recollection. Chiefly in phrases. in mind: remembered, kept in the memory. to have (also bear, keep, hold…
    withholdc1200–1532
    
    To keep in use or possession; rarely, to keep in place; to retain; esp. to retain in the memory; occasionally to reserve to oneself. Obsolete.
    membera1382–1589
    
    transitive. To mention; to remember; to be mindful of.
    treasure1382–
    
    figurative. To keep in store, lay up (e.g. in the mind, in memory).
    demeanc1460–
    
    Apparently: to bear or have in mind; to remember. Obsolete (? Associated or confused with mean, v.¹)
    mindc1460–
    
    transitive. In imperative or implying advice or warning: to take care to remember, to bear in mind (a fact communicated or already known, a duty to…
    retain1474–
    
    transitive. To keep or hold in one's mind; to remember.
    keep1574–1612
    
    (a) figurative in phrases, as to keep one's temper (i.e. not to lose it): see the nouns. †(b) elliptical. To retain in the memory, remember.
    to take (a thing) with one1577–1841
    
    to take (a thing) with one: to bear in mind, to keep in remembrance, to take note of. Obsolete.
    carry1583–
    
    transitive. To have or keep (something) in the mind or thoughts; to bear in mind.
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    the mind operation of the mind memory reminder, putting in mind commemoration, remembrance [intransitive verbs] commemorate be kept in memory
    in minda1200–
    
    The state of being remembered; remembrance, recollection. Chiefly in phrases. in mind: remembered, kept in the memory. to have (also bear, keep, hold…
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    the world relative properties number arithmetic or algebraic operations [transitive verbs] perform arithmetic or algebraic operations transfer to next column
    refer1588
    
    transitive. To carry forward (a sum of money in a ledger). Obsolete. rare.
    to have (also bear, keep, hold, etc.) in mind1612
    
    The state of being remembered; remembrance, recollection. Chiefly in phrases. in mind: remembered, kept in the memory. to have (also bear, keep, hold…
    carry1657–
    
    transitive. To transfer (a number, digit, or remainder) from one column or place to the next in an arithmetical calculation, typically when a…
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  3. I.1.c.
    a1275–1480
    
    † to come (also run) in mind: to occur to one (esp. on reflection), to be recalled (in Middle English with dative of person). Obsolete.
    a1275
    Nou is mon hol & soint & huvel him comit in mund.
    Body & Soul (Trinity Cambridge MS B.14.39) in C. Brown, English Lyrics of 13th Century (1932) 31
    (c1385)
    It ran hym in his mynde That, sith his face was so disfigured..He myghte wel..Lyue in Atthenes eueremoore vnknowe.
    G. Chaucer, Knight's Tale 1402
    [Composed c1385]
    c1400 (c1378)
    Coueytyse-of-eyes cam ofter in mynde Þan dowel or dobet amonge my dedes alle.
    W. Langland, Piers Plowman (MS Laud 581) (1869) B. xi. 49 (Middle English Dictionary)
    [Composed c1378]
    a1450 (c1410)
    Thanne cam jt jn hire mynde anon that the enemy hire hadde ouergon.
    H. Lovelich, Merlin (1904) vol. I. l. 629 (Middle English Dictionary)
    [Composed c1410]
    c1480 (a1400)
    Þane rane hym in mynde in hy þat he vald firste quyke þam fla.
    St. Thomas Apostle 248 in W. M. Metcalfe, Legends of Saints in Scottish Dialect (1896) vol. I. 136
    [Composed a1400]
  4. I.1.d.
    c1325–
    
    out of mind (also †from mind): forgotten. Chiefly in phrases to be out of mind, †to go of mind, †to pass from (also out of) mind: to be no longer remembered, to be forgotten; †to set (something) out of mind: to forget about (something); to put (something) out of mind (also out of one's mind): to ignore or disregard (something, esp. something unpleasant or distressing).
    Frequently in the proverb out of sight, out of mind (cf. out of prep. II.11, sight n.1 III.10b), and variants.
    c1325 (c1300)
    Þou ssalt vor þin vnkundhede be out of al min munde.
    Chronicle Robert of Gloucester (Caligula MS) 725 (Middle English Dictionary)
    [Composed c1300]
    c1390
    Kyng Robert lafte out of mynde.
    Roberd of Cisyle (MS Vernon) (1930) 64
    (a1393)
    Whanne he stod on dreie ground..He sette his trowthe al out of mynde.
    J. Gower, Confessio Amantis (MS Fairfax) ii. 2226 (Middle English Dictionary)
    [Composed a1393]
    c1395
    Now dame..lat al passe out of mynde.
    G. Chaucer, Merchant's Tale 2390
    a1400 (a1325)
    Þi dede shal neuer of mynde go.
    Cursor Mundi (Trinity Cambridge MS) 3196 (Middle English Dictionary)
    [Composed a1325]
    c1450
    Lest any thynge sholde be ouer-hippede and sette out of mynde.
    Art Nombryng in R. Steele, Earliest Arithmetics in English (1922) 43
    a1500
    Whan man is oute of siȝt, sone he passiþ oute of mynde.
    translation of Thomas à Kempis, De Imitatione Christi (MS Trinity Dublin) (1893) 30 (Middle English Dictionary)
    a1525
    Ane thousand ȝere Is past fra mynd Sen I was generit of his kynd.
    Crying ane Playe 89 in W. A. Craigie, Asloan Manuscript (1925) vol. II. 152
    1545
    Oure Englyshe prouerbe..Out of syght, out of mynde.
    R. Taverner, translation of Erasmus, Prouerbes (new edition) sig. Dvi^v
    1557
    As the watry showers delay the raging winde, So doth good hope clene put away dispayre out of my minde.
    Earl of Surrey et al., Songes & Sonettes sig. Dd.i^v
    a1605
    Forgeten I was, all owte of mynde a-way.
    T. Hoccleve, Complaint (MS Durham) 80 in Minor Poems (1892) i. 98
    1662
    Old hay... Corne upon the ground... Not seen and out of mind 6[d].
    in R. W. Ambler et al., Farmers & Fishermen (1987) 156
    1700
    The Cavern-mouth alone was hard to find, Because the Path disus'd was out of mind.
    J. Dryden, translation of G. Boccaccio, Sigismonda & Guiscardo in Fables 128
    1704
    Though they are out of sight they are not out of Mind.
    M. Henry, Friendly Visits 16
    1722
    The good Man having made a very Christian Exhortation to me, not to let the Joy of my Reprieve, put the Remembrance of my past Sorrow out of my Mind.
    D. Defoe, Moll Flanders 358
    1816
    If they steek me up here, my friends are like eneugh to forget me—out o' sight out o' mind is a true proverb.
    W. Scott, Antiquary vol. III. viii. 175
    1819
    But what now, Isaac? art dead? art stupefied? hath the payment of a thousand crowns put thy daughter's peril out of thy mind?
    W. Scott, Ivanhoe vol. III. iii. 87
    1878
    Dear Roger, I have been extremely vexed and uneasy. I have fancied you were ill, or, worse,—that out of sight is out of mind.
    H. James, Watch & Ward vi. 112
    1915
    When a woman chose to be a mother, she allowed the child-longing to grow within her... When she did not so choose she put the whole thing out of her mind.
    C. P. Gilman, Herland in Forerunner June 154/2
    1960
    He was not out of mind: I missed him.
    H. Lee, To kill Mockingbird (1963) ii. xxv. 243
    1987
    When he left five children and a wife in the middle of the night..he was put out of mind and his name disappeared.
    G. Keillor, Leaving Home (1989) 120
    1991
    Many Americans found it easy to put AIDS out of mind.
    Time 25 November 72/1
    medicine
    the mind operation of the mind memory faulty recollection [phrases] forgotten
    out of sight, out of mindc1325–
    
    The state of being remembered; remembrance, recollection. Chiefly in phrases. out of mind (also †from mind): forgotten. Chiefly in phrases to be o…
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    the world health mental health and illness mental illness mental illness of non-specific type [intransitive verbs]
    awedeOld English–1450
    
    intransitive. To be overcome with anger, madness, or distress; to lose control of one's senses; to rave.
    dweleOld English–1300
    
    intransitive. To wander, go astray; to err, be deluded.
    wedeOld English–1413
    
    intransitive. To be or become mad. Cf. awede, v.
    starea1275–
    
    With reference to various mental states associated with the manner of looking or gazing described at… intransitive. To open the eyes wide in madness…
    braidc1275–1603
    
    intransitive. To start, usually out of sleep or a swoon; to awake; also to start or burst into motion; to rush, spring, or dart; figurative to…
    dotec1275–
    
    intransitive. To have one's intellect or mental faculties impaired due to old age.
    ravea1325–
    
    intransitive. Originally: †to be mad, to show signs of madness or delirium (obsolete). Later: to speak or declaim wildly, irrationally, or…
    to be out of mindc1325–
    
    The state of being remembered; remembrance, recollection. Chiefly in phrases. out of mind (also †from mind): forgotten. Chiefly in phrases to be o…
    to lose one's mindc1380–
    
    The healthy or normal condition of the mental faculties; mental balance; sanity. Now chiefly in phrases indicating (in negative contexts) the…
    wooda1382–1500
    
    intransitive. To display (or begin to display) thinking or behaviour that appears irrational, erratic, or dissociated from reality; to be or become…
    madc1384–1873
    
    intransitive. To be or to become mad; to act like a madman, rage, behave furiously. Obsolete (archaic in later use).
    forgetc1385–1670
    
    To drop the practice of (a duty, virtue, etc.); to lose the use of (one's senses). to forget to do = to forget how to do (something). Obsolete.
    to go out of one's minda1398
    
    To pass into a certain state or condition (often implying deterioration). intransitive. With adjective or prepositional phrase as complement. To…
    to wede (out) of, but wita1400–88
    
    Phrase. to wede (out) of, but wit.
    foolc1400–89
    
    intransitive. To be or become a fool; to act or behave irrationally. Obsolete.
    to go (also fall, run) mada1450–
    
    literal.
    forcene1490–1500
    
    intransitive. To be or become mad or frantic.
    to have but a mile to midsummer?a1500
    
    to have but a mile to midsummer: to be somewhat mad. Cf. midsummer madness, n. Obsolete.
    ragec1515–67
    
    Of people or animals. intransitive. To go or be mad; to act insanely. Obsolete.
    waltc1540–
    
    figurative. To fall, into (anger, madness).
    maddle?c1550–
    
    intransitive. To be or become mad; to be confused in mind; to be dotingly fond (with after, of).
    to go (also run, set) a-madding (or on madding)1565
    
    The action of mad, v.; madness; mad behaviour. By the 19th cent., only in phrases (archaic or regional) to go (also †run, set) a-madding (or †on ma…
    pass of wita1616–
    
    figurative. A witty or cutting remark. Chiefly in pass of pate, pass of wit. rare.
    to have a gad-bee in one's brain1682
    
    to have a gad-bee in one's brain: to be obsessed or preoccupied by fanciful, eccentric, or peculiar ideas. Cf. bee, n.¹ 3a. Obsolete. rare.
    madden1704–1913
    
    intransitive. To become mad. (In quots. 1704, 1734 perhaps: to act like a madman.) Obsolete.
    to go (also be) off at the nail1721–
    
    to go (also be) off at the nail: to behave strangely; to go mad; to be off one's head.
    distract1768
    
    intransitive. To become distracted, go mad. Obsolete. rare.
    craze1818–
    
    intransitive. Originally: to show signs of insanity, delirium, or of an inability to think or behave rationally or coherently. In later use also…
    to have a tile loose1846–
    
    A thin slab of burnt clay, shaped according to the purpose for which it is required; usually unglazed… to have a tile loose (and similar…
    to get a rat1890–
    
    Chiefly Australian and New Zealand. to get a rat and variants: to be wildly foolish or irrational; to be seized by wild notions. Now disused.
    to need (to have) one's head examined (also checked, read)1896–
    
    colloquial (originally U.S.). to need (to have) one's head examined (also checked, read) and variants: used to suggest that one's actions…
    off one's top1899–
    
    colloquial (chiefly Australian). off one's top: out of one's mind, insane, crazy.
    (to have) bats in the belfryc1901–
    
    Colloquial phrase (to have) bats in the belfry: (to be) crazy or eccentric. Similarly (rare) to take the bats. Hence bats = batty, adj., used esp…
    to crack up1917–
    
    intransitive. colloquial. To suffer an emotional breakdown, esp. as a result of pressure or strain. Cf. sense IV.15a.
    to have straws in one's hair1923–
    
    In various phrases. to have straws in one's hair (and variants): to be insane, eccentric, or distracted.
    to take the bats1927–
    
    Colloquial phrase (to have) bats in the belfry: (to be) crazy or eccentric. Similarly (rare) to take the bats. Hence bats = batty, adj., used esp…
    to go haywire1929–
    
    spec. in to go haywire, to go wrong; to become excited or distracted, to become mentally unbalanced. colloquial (originally U.S.).
    to go mental1930–
    
    colloquial. to go mental: to lose one's mental equilibrium; (later chiefly) to lose one's self-control, give way to overwhelming emotion…
    to go troppo1941–
    
    Mentally affected by exposure to a tropical climate (originally on war service). Hence more generally: wildly irrational or erratic. Frequently in t…
    to come apart1954–
    
    intransitive. See also to come apart at the seams (see seam, n.¹ I.1d). Of a person: to become mentally unbalanced; to lose emotional composure. Cf…
    spiral1986–
    
    intransitive. Of a person: to undergo a decline in mental state; esp. to enter into a rapidly worsening state of depression or anxiety. Also with an…
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    the mind operation of the mind memory faulty recollection [adjectives] forgotten
    out of memorya1275–
    
    The action of remembering; recollection, remembrance. Now chiefly in from memory (also by memory), in memory.
    of minda1325–
    
    Phrases. to be of (also in) (a) mind (now usually to be of a mind): to be disposed or minded, to purpose, desire (to do something); (occasionally)…
    out of mindc1325–
    
    The state of being remembered; remembrance, recollection. Chiefly in phrases. out of mind (also †from mind): forgotten. Chiefly in phrases to be o…
    forlainc1330–1575
    
    Apparently used for: (? Laid aside), forgotten.
    unrememberedc1425–
    
    Not recalled or kept in the memory; allowed to pass from the mind or fall out of remembrance; forgotten.
    oblivious1535–1812
    
    Forgotten. Obsolete. rare.
    forgotten1600–
    
    Not remembered, that has passed from the mind or out of remembrance.
    unretained1666–
    
    Not retained (in various senses).
    unrecollected1733–
    
    Not recalled to memory.
    unrecalled1742
    
    Not recalled, esp. not remembered.
    buried1806–
    
    transferred and figurative.
    evanished1829–
    
    That has vanished, in senses of the verb.
    unmemoried1829–
    
    Unremembered; not full of or fraught with memories; having no memory.
    unrevived1877–
    
    Not revived.
    spark out1882–
    
    figurative. Forgotten; (completely) unconscious. Also as adv.
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  5. 1. I.1.e.i.
      1343–1641
      
      † In various phrases (chiefly in legal contexts) with time, in relation to the idea of the period or extent of time that lies within reach of human memory (cf. time of memory n. at memory n. Phrases P.4). Obsolete.
      Earliest in time of which no mind is; similarly time whereof no mind is to the contrary, etc. Now only in particular phrases as noted below.
      1343
      Of whilk rent ceruice..the aforsayd Abbote and Couent..war seysid of tyme of whilk no mynd es.
      in J. C. Atkinson, Cartularium Abbathiæ de Whiteby (1879) vol. I. 230 (Middle English Dictionary)
      1425
      Beyng erles, of tyme þat no mynde is þe contrarie.
      Rolls of Parliament: Henry VI (Electronic edition) Parl. April 1425 §12. m. 2
      1455
      The olde liberte..enjoyed fro the tyme that no mynde is.
      Petition in Rotuli Parliamentorum (1767–77) vol. V. 337/1
      1516
      Liberties..vsed the tyme wherof mannys mynde is not to the contrarie.
      in I. S. Leadam, Select Cases Star Chamber (1911) vol. II. 107
      1528–30
      By tytle of prescrypcyon, that is to say, fro tyme whereof is no mynde.
      translation of T. Littleton, Tenures (new edition) f. xiiii^v
      1641
      Prescription is when a man claimeth any thing, for that he, his ancestors, or predecessors,..have had, or used any thing all the time, whereof no mind is to the contrary.
      Termes de la Ley 222
    2. I.1.e.ii.
      1387–
      
      †out of mind: from time immemorial (obsolete); esp. in time out of (formerly also †a) mind: from a time or during a period beyond human memory; from time immemorial; (occasionally) for an inconceivably long future time, indefinitely. Also with preceding prepositions in same sense, as from time out of mind, since time out of mind, etc.
      1387–8
      As out of mynde hath be vsed.
      Petition London Mercers in R. W. Chambers & M. Daunt, Book of London English (1931) 35
      1416
      Wyche tenementes..ever haue be owte of myende.
      in H. M. Flasdieck, Mittelenglische Originalurkunden (1926) 54 (Middle English Dictionary)
      1432
      Tyme oute of mynde..there were wont many diverse Shippes..to come..yn to the saide Havenes.
      Petition in Rotuli Parliamentorum (1767–77) vol. IV. 417/1 (Middle English Dictionary)
      a1475
      All his successours bin bounde fro time oute of minde for j yerdelonde.
      in A. Clark, English Register of Godstow Nunnery (1905) i. 70 (Middle English Dictionary)
      ?a1475
      Þat blysse ffor to restore Whiche hath be lost fro oute of mende.
      Ludus Coventriae (1922) 165 (Middle English Dictionary)
      c1523
      Y^e tenure in villenage shal make no fre man villeyn if it be not contynued syth tyme out of mynd.
      J. Rastell, translation of Tenuris sig. A.iii^v
      a1525 (1480)
      Ther haue ben Chirchewardens..tyme out of mynde electyff yerely.
      Coventry Leet Book (1908) vol. II. 460
      [Composed 1480]
      1567
      My..slepinge body vnder toumbe, shall dreame time out of minde.
      W. Painter, Palace of Pleasure vol. II. xxiii. f. 193
      1599
      Grub, time out a mind, the Fairies Coatchmakers.
      W. Shakespeare, Romeo & Juliet i. iv. 70
      1623
      To follow that faith which his forefathers professed time out of minde.
      T. Scott, High-waies of God 12
      1703
      Time out of mind, the French have been distinguish'd into Langue d'Ouy, and Langue d'Oc.
      Account Theatre of War in France 3
      1766
      Since time out of mind..Both [actors and Jews] lawless, alike, have been sentenc'd to wander.
      J. Cunningham, Poems 144
      a1849
      From time out of mind, this parish has been famous for its dances.
      J. Keegan, Legends & Poems (1907) 263
      1898
      A favourite theme of satirists time out of mind.
      G. W. E. Russell, Collections & Recollections xxii. 292
      1923
      In 1605 a charter of King James admitted that the City for time out of mind had exercised the conservation of the Thames.
      G. C. Williamson, Curious Survivals xvi. 244
      1961
      Has it [sc. the tune ‘Chopsticks’] been handed on since time out of mind by generations of elder brothers and sisters on wet afternoons?
      Times 28 July 11/4
      1991
      Her commentary..has been convulsing her descendants for 135 years. That it will continue to do so for time out of mind is partly because of [etc.].
      Washington Post (Nexis) 31 May (Weekend section) 55
      2007
      Shakespeare's time-setting for Hamlet..has vexed commentators time out of mind.
      S. Sohmer, Shakespeare for Wiser Sort iii. 34
      the world time relative time the past oldness or ancientness [adverbs] from time immemorial
      out of mind1387–
      
      The state of being remembered; remembrance, recollection. Chiefly in phrases. †out of mind: from time immemorial (obsolete); esp. in time out of (fo…
      immemorially1614–
      
      In an immemorial manner; from time immemorial; ‘time out of mind’; by immemorial prescription of usage.
      since Adam was a boy1722–
      
      colloquial. since Adam was a boy and variants: for a long time; for as long as can be remembered.
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    3. I.1.e.iii.
      1414–1730
      
      † time of mind: the period of time within the reach of memory; = time of memory n. at memory n. Phrases P.4. Similarly time of no mind. Obsolete.
      1414
      By old tyme and sithe tyme of mynde.
      Petition in Rotuli Parliamentorum (1767–77) vol. IV. 58/1
      1471
      The said celle and barony..wherof we and our praedecessourȝ have been peaseably possessid from tyme of mynde afor the said intrusion.
      in J. Raine, Correspondence, Inventories, Account Rolls, & Law Proceedings Priory of Coldingham (1841) 222
      1504
      A greet Brigge..which all weyes withoute tyme of mynde hath be made..at there expens.
      in I. S. Leadam, Select Cases Star Chamber (1903) vol. I. 211
      1515
      Bying and sellyng frely within tyme of mynd.
      in I. S. Leadam, Select Cases Star Chamber (1911) vol. II. 93
      c1523
      Where you or your auncetours haue hold of me and myn auncetors after the tyme of no mynd.
      J. Rastell, translation of Tenuris sig. Aii^v
      c1525–8 (1407–8)
      The nonpaying..during tyme of noo mynde.
      in N. J. Byrne, Great Parchment Book of Waterford (2007) 159
      [Composed 1407–8]
      1527
      So hath been oute of tyme of mynd.
      in I. S. Leadam, Select Cases Star Chamber (1911) vol. II. 16
      1530
      This countray is nothyng so well inhabyted as it hath ben within tyme of mynde.
      J. Palsgrave, Lesclarcissement 591/1
      1553
      Whether it grewe first..before tyme of mynde had.
      in I. S. Leadam, Select Cases in Court of Requests (1898) 196
      1694
      If the Plaintiff give in Evidence a Deed within time of Mind, the Defendant may Demur upon the Evidence.
      W. B., Heath's Maxims & Rules of Pleading iv. 83
      1730
      A Modus cannot begin at this Day, or within Time of Mind.
      W. Bohun, Law of Tithes iv. 208
  6. I.1.f.
    c1390–
    
    to bring to mind: to cause one to remember something or someone, recollect, recall; (of an object, circumstance, etc.) to suggest, to remind one of (some other object, etc.), esp. through similarity. Cf. to call to mind at call v. Phrases P.3a.
    c1390
    Ȝif þou be stured to pruide..bring to þi muynde þe mekenes of vre lord Iesu.
    W. Hilton, Exposition of Qui habitat & Bonum Est (1954) 11
    (a1398)
    He bringeþ oure synnes to mynde, þat we schame þerof.
    J. Trevisa, translation of Bartholomaeus Anglicus, De Proprietatibus Rerum (MS BL Add.) f. 17^v
    [Composed a1398]
    1427
    We Lordes..calle to mynde howe yat in ye first Parlement [etc.].
    Rolls of Parliament vol. IV. 326/2
    a1450 (c1435)
    The olde serpent..Brouht onto mynde his stat, his regalye Off tyme passid.
    J. Lydgate, Life Saints Edmund & Fremund (Harley MS) 381 in C. Horstmann, Altenglische Legenden (1881) 2nd Series 420 (Middle English Dictionary)
    [Composed c1435]
    c1475
    A, lorde! now I brynge to mynde My horryble synnys and myn offens.
    Wisdom (MS Folger) (1969) 925 (Middle English Dictionary)
    1509
    Be not to pensyfe; call to mynde agayne How of one sorowe ye do now make twayne.
    S. Hawes, Pastime of Pleasure (1845) xvi. 65
    a1593
    But when I call to minde I am a king, Me thinkes I should reuenge me of the wronges, That Mortimer and Isabel haue done.
    C. Marlowe, Edward II (1594) sig. I2^v
    a1605
    Calling to mynd our former defectione.
    R. Bannatyne, Memorials Trans. Scotl. (1836) 275
    1651
    Wheras a Proper Name bringeth to mind one thing onely; Universals recall any one of those many.
    T. Hobbes, Leviathan i. iv. 13
    1697
    These, and more than I to mind can bring.
    J. Dryden, translation of Virgil, Pastorals ix, in translation of Virgil, Works 43
    1742
    Upon which Adams presently calling him to mind, answered in a Rapture, ‘O Squire, are you there?’
    H. Fielding, The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews, and of His Friend Mr. Abraham Adams vol. I. ii. xi. 243
    1796
    Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind?
    R. Burns, Auld Lang Syne i, in J. Johnson, Scots Musical Museum vol. V. 426
    1816
    I should not attempt it..but if you call to mind exactly the present line of the path.
    J. Austen, Emma vol. I. xii. 225
    1863
    Calling these things to mind as I stroll among the Banks.
    C. Dickens, Uncommercial Traveller in All Year Round 18 July 495/1
    1886
    I cannae bring to mind the name of your landed estate, and so will make so bold as to call you David.
    R. L. Stevenson, Kidnapped ix. 81
    1915
    I began to try to recall some text that did say so, and could not bring it to mind.
    C. P. Gilman, Herland in Forerunner October 267/2
    1937
    The end of the room opposite the bar has a white wood dado which calls to mind in the nautical surroundings, the ship's rail.
    American Home April 116/4
    1991
    It is certainly not the Vitruvian Man such descriptions call to mind.
    Renaissance Studies vol. 5 438
    the mind operation of the mind memory [transitive verbs] call to mind, recollect
    bethinkOld English–
    
    To think of or about, bear in mind; to call to mind, recollect. Obsolete except with clause.
    i-thencheOld English–1250
    
    transitive. To think of; to consider; to remember.
    mingOld English–1596
    
    transitive. To remember. Also reflexive: to bethink oneself.
    thinkOld English–
    
    To call (a fact, circumstance, or other consideration) to mind. transitive. With object clause: to call to mind after having neglected or forgotten…
    monelate Old English–1487
    
    transitive. To remember, recollect, or recall; to bear in mind. Also intransitive (sometimes with of).
    umbethinkc1175–1553
    
    transitive (with objective clause). To think about, to consider; to remember (how, that, etc.). Obsolete.
    to draw (also take) into (or to) memorya1275–
    
    The action of remembering; recollection, remembrance. Now chiefly in from memory (also by memory), in memory.
    minc1330–1540
    
    transitive. To remember, to have or bear in mind; to call to mind or remembrance, recollect. Also with clause as object.
    record1340–1789
    
    transitive. To call to mind, to recall, to remember. Also intransitive. Obsolete.
    revert1340
    
    transitive (reflexive). To recall to mind, to remember. Obsolete. rare.
    remembera1382–
    
    To retain in or recall to the memory; to keep in mind, recollect (a thing, person, fact, event, saying, etc.). transitive. With simple object.
    mindc1384–
    
    transitive. To remember, to recollect; to have in one's memory; to think back on. With object a person, thing, etc. Now regional.
    monishc1384–1540
    
    transitive. To warn of, call to mind (a thing, event, etc.). Obsolete.
    remenec1390–1500
    
    transitive. To compare (something) to another thing; to apply as a comparison or illustration.
    to bring to mindc1390–
    
    The state of being remembered; remembrance, recollection. Chiefly in phrases. to bring to mind: to cause one to remember something or someone…
    me meanetha1400–1500
    
    To have in mind; to remember. transitive (impersonal), as me meaneth. To remember, recollect. Also reflexive. Chiefly with of. Obsolete.
    reducec1425–1881
    
    transitive. To bring back to the memory, mind, etc.; to recall. Obsolete.
    to call to mind1427–
    
    to call to mind (also memory, remembrance): to recollect, recall; to cause to be remembered; to bring to mind.
    gaincall1434–1600
    
    To call to mind.
    pense1493–1568
    
    transitive. Scottish. To call to mind. Obsolete.
    remord?1507–86
    
    transitive. To recall, remember.
    revocate1527–1675
    
    transitive. To recall, call back; to draw back; to restore. Obsolete.
    revive1531–
    
    transitive. To bring before the mind again; to recall (a remembered thing or person).
    cite1549–
    
    transitive. Simply: to make mention of or reference to; to put forward for consideration or inspection; to call to mind. Formerly also with †up.
    to call back1572–
    
    transitive. To recall to one's mind or remembrance; to recollect, remember. Also: to bring about the recollection or remembrance of; to be…
    recall1579–
    
    transitive. Frequently with to. To call or bring back (a circumstance, event, etc.) to one's mind; to recollect, remember. Formerly with †over. Also…
    to call to mind (also memory, remembrance)1583
    
    to call to mind (also memory, remembrance): to recollect, recall; to cause to be remembered; to bring to mind.
    revoke1586–
    
    transitive. To call (a person or thing) back to memory, to recall; to re-evoke, formerly also with to, into (mind, consciousness, etc.).
    collect1590–1612
    
    intransitive. To recall, recollect. Obsolete. rare.
    reverse1590
    
    transitive. To bring (a person or thing) into a former state or condition; to bring back to. Also with in and without construction. Obsolete.
    submonish1591–
    
    transitive. To bring (something) to mind, esp. surreptitiously or secretly; to reprove (a person or thing) gently; to admonish.
    recover1602–
    
    transitive. To remember; to recall or bring back (†to memory). Cf. also sense I.3a.
    recordate1603–1830
    
    transitive. To remember, recollect; = record, v.¹ II.4a.
    to call up1606–
    
    transitive. To bring about the recollection or remembrance of; to evoke.
    to fetch up1608–
    
    To recall (to the mind); to bring to light.
    reconjure1611–
    
    transitive. To conjure again; to reconstruct in the imagination; to recall.
    remind1615–
    
    transitive. To recall or bring back (something) to mind; to remember or recollect (something). Also intransitive. Now chiefly English regional and U.S…
    recollect1631–
    
    transitive (reflexive). To recall oneself to something temporarily forgotten; to remember something suddenly; (also) to become mindful of oneself…
    rememorize1632–34
    
    transitive. To recall to mind.
    retrieve1644–
    
    transitive. To recall or bring back to mind; to recover by an effort of memory.
    reconnoitre1729–1819
    
    transitive. To recollect, remember, recognize. Obsolete.
    member1823–
    
    transitive. To remember.
    reminisce1829–
    
    transitive. To recollect, remember; to recall. Also intransitive. Now rare.
    rememorate1835–
    
    transitive. U.S. To recall to the mind, to go over in the memory; to remember.
    recomember1852–
    
    transitive. To remember, recollect.
    evoke1856–
    
    transferred and figurative. To call (a feeling, faculty, manifestation, etc.) into being or activity. Also, To call up (a memory) from the past.
    updraw1879–
    
    figurative. To bring up before the mind.
    withcall1901–
    
    To recall.
    access1978–
    
    transitive. To bring (a fact, word, etc.) to mind; to recall.
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  7. I.1.g.
    a1500–
    
    to put (a person) in mind: to remind (a person) of (something, etc.). Also with infinitive or subordinate clause.
    a1500 (a1450)
    That canne remembraunce put [MS but] hym in mynde In wat pleyte he ys broȝthte ynne.
    Partonope of Blois (MS BL Add.) (1912) 2356
    [Composed a1450]
    1530
    Within this syxe dayes I wyll put hym in mynde of his promesse.
    J. Palsgrave, Lesclarcissement 674/2
    1549
    We thought best to put you in mind of the confirmation and revisitation of the treaty.
    W. Paget in J. Strype, Ecclesiastical Memorials (1721) vol. II. 258
    1587
    To put vs in mind how we violate the sabboth daie.
    A. Fleming et al., Holinshed's Chronicles (new edition) vol. III. Contin. 1353/1
    1607
    I might put him in mind, that some learned men observe Mathew not to alleadge that testimony; but to report storie wise, how the Scribes did alleadge it to Herod.
    S. Hieron, Defence of Ministers Reasons 46
    1665
    This being in Asia puts me in mind, That no part of the world is so subject to earthquakes as Asia is.
    T. Herbert, Some Years Travels (new edition) 127
    1712
    Stella used to do such tricks formerly; he put me in mind of her.
    J. Swift, Journal to Stella 30 January (1948) vol. I. 476
    1750
    And while I am speaking of loyalty to our earthly Prince, suffer me just to put you in mind to be loyal also to the supreme ruler of the universe.
    J. Mayhew, Discourse Submission 52
    1758
    If it is not done soon Please to put him in mind of it.
    G. G. Beekman, Letter 23 November in Beekman Mercantile Papers (1956) vol. I. 332
    1786
    Putting him in mind where the toast stood.
    H. Mackenzie, Lounger No. 89. ⁋10
    1839
    Pray..put my young friend, Ralph, in mind, that he promised me a visit this afternoon.
    G. P. R. James, Gentleman of Old School vol. I. xii. 285
    1853
    You put me in mind of an old story.
    E. Bulwer-Lytton, My Novel vol. I. iii. xxix. 269
    1853
    Jarvis, put me in mind to have these inexpressibles altered.
    E. Bulwer-Lytton, My Novel vol. II. v. ii. 11
    1901
    It puts me in mind ev the time wen the black fellers made the gins do all the work.
    M. Franklin, My Brilliant Career iii. 16
    1952
    They put him in mind of a hayrake they were so long and so fierce.
    C. MacKenzie, Rival Monster iv. 51
    1987
    William didn't have much use for other folks' opinions. He puts me in mind of my mother that way.
    L. Goldman, Part of Fortune xii. 56
    the mind operation of the mind memory reminder, putting in mind [phrases] remind
    to put (a person) in minda1500–
    
    The state of being remembered; remembrance, recollection. Chiefly in phrases. to put (a person) in mind: to remind (a person) of (something…
    to put (something) into (also in) a person's head1539–
    
    to put (something) into (also in) a person's head: to cause a person to have (a particular thought, notion, idea, etc.); to make a person think of…
    refresh1542–
    
    transitive. To stimulate or jog (a person's memory), esp. by checking or going over previous information. Also occasionally: to remind (a person).
    to put (a person) in the head of1561–1815
    
    to put (a person) in the head of: to remind (a person) of. Also to put (a person) in head that: to remind (a person) that. Cf. to put (a person) in…
    to jog the memory1778
    
    figurative: esp. to jog the memory.
    to ring a bell1933–
    
    to ring a bell: to awaken a memory.
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2. I.2.
  c1175–1500
  
  † The faculty of memory. Obsolete.
  c1175 (OE)
  Þæt mynd, oððe þæt anȝit, oððe þe willæ beoð icwædene to summe þingæ edlesienlice.
  Ælfric's Homily on Nativity of Christ (Bodleian MS 343) in A. O. Belfour, 12th Century Homilies in MS Bodleian 343 (1909) 88
  [Composed OE]
  c1175
  Sawle. & godd Sinndenn wiþþ utenn ende. & hafenn minde. & wille. & witt.
  Ormulum (Burchfield transcript) l. 17577
  (a1387)
  Seneca..was so myȝty of mynde [?a1475 anon. tr. memory] þat he rehersed two þowsand names arewe by herte.
  J. Trevisa, translation of R. Higden, Polychronicon (MS St. John's Cambr.) (1869) vol. II. 191
  [Composed a1387]
  a1425 (a1400)
  His mynde es short when he oght thynkes.
  Prick of Conscience (MS Galba & Harley) (1863) 774
  [Composed a1400]
  (1440)
  Meendfulle, or of good meende, memoriosus.
  Promptorium Parvulorum (MS Harley 221) 332
  [Composed 1440]
  a1500 (1422)
  Mynde by the whyche a man recordyth hym of thynges that byth Passid.
  J. Yonge, translation of Secreta Secretorum (MS Rawlinson) (1898) 150 (Middle English Dictionary)
  [Composed 1422]
  a1500
  Þe v goostly wyttis: Mynde, Vndirstandyng, Wylle, Reson, Ymaginacion.
  in Archiv für das Studium der Neueren Sprachen (1893) vol. 90 298 (Middle English Dictionary)
  the mind operation of the mind memory [nouns]
  i-mindOld English–1225
  
  = mind, n.¹ I.2.
  mindc1175–1500
  
  The faculty of memory. Obsolete.
  imagination1340–
  
  The power or capacity to form internal images or ideas of objects and situations not actually present to the senses, including remembered objects…
  memoriala1393–1567
  
  = memory, n. The faculty by which things are remembered; (a person's) memory or power of recollection. Obsolete.
  memorya1393–
  
  The faculty by which things are remembered considered as residing in the awareness or consciousness of a particular individual or group. Frequently…
  recordationa1398–1666
  
  The faculty of remembering or recollecting. Obsolete.
  remembrance?c1425–
  
  The faculty or power of memory; the ability to remember things or recall things to mind. Formerly also †personified. Now rare. Cf. sense I.3.
  recollection1734–
  
  The ability or power to recall something to the mind; the extent of recall, the memory.
  memory box1832–
  
  The brain or mind, as the place where memories are stored; a person's memory or store of memories. Frequently colloquial and humorous.
  remembery1882–
  
  colloquial or regional. A person's memory. Also: a thing remembered, a memory.
  mnemotechnic1922–
  
  The power or faculty of memory. Now rare.
  memory bank1952–
  
  The memory device of a computer; also in extended use, esp. with reference to human memory.
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  the mind operation of the mind spirituality mind, soul, spirit, heart [nouns]
  ghostOld English–
  
  The spiritual or abstract part of a person, as distinct from the physical part; a person's emotional, mental, and moral nature. Also: (esp. in a…
  heartOld English–
  
  The seat or repository of a person's inmost thoughts, feelings, inclinations, etc.; a person's inmost being; the depths of the soul; the soul, the…
  inner manOld English–
  
  inner man. The inner or spiritual part of man; the soul or mind. Also, inner woman.
  moodOld English–1540
  
  Mind, thought, will. Also: heart, feeling. Obsolete.
  soulOld English–
  
  With possessive adjective or genitive.
  wombOld English–1382
  
  In biblical use: the stomach as the seat of the feelings and affections; the heart, the soul. Obsolete.
  sprite1340–1928
  
  The non-physical aspect of a person, esp. considered as the seat of the character, emotions, will, etc. (cf. spirit, n. I.ii); (also) the soul of a…
  inwit1382–84
  
  (Rendering Latin animus.) Heart, soul, mind; cheer, courage.
  consciencec1384–
  
  A person's inmost thought or feelings; a person's mind or heart. Now rare.
  spiritc1384–
  
  As a mass noun. Incorporeal, immaterial, or abstract being, as opposed to body or matter; being or intelligence conceived as distinct from, or…
  minda1387
  
  The faculty of memory. Obsolete.
  spirtc1415–1782
  
  Spirit or a spirit (in various senses of spirit, n.).
  esperite1477–81
  
  = spirit, n.
  inward man1526
  
  Applied to the mind, thoughts, and mental faculties as located within the body; hence to mental or spiritual conditions and actions, as…
  pneuma1559–
  
  Spirit, soul, or life force; (Theology) the spirit of God; (History of Science) the invisible fluid or spirit permeating the body and forming the…
  esprite1591
  
  Mind, spirit, n.
  internala1594–
  
  A faculty or quality of the mind or soul; (also) the inner nature or character of a person, etc.; the spirit.
  interior1600–
  
  Inner nature or being; inward mind; soul, character. Now chiefly with of.
  entelechy1603–
  
  In Aristotle's use: The realization or complete expression of some function; the condition in which a potentiality has become an actuality.
  inside1615–
  
  figurative. Inward nature, mind, thought, or meaning. (Sometimes with humorous suggestion of sense A.1b)
  psyche1648–
  
  The mind, soul, or spirit, as distinguished from the body.
  sprit1653–
  
  General attributive (in sense 3b), as sprit mast, sprit rig, etc. Cf. spritsail, n. 2a.
  citta1853–
  
  The mind as the seat of both thoughts and feelings; a person's cognitive and emotional faculties considered collectively. Cf. heart-mind, n., bodh…
  undersoul1868–
  
  (under-, prefix¹ affix 3a.ii.)
  Geist1871–
  
  Spirit; spirituality; intellectuality; intelligence.
  heart-mind1959–
  
  (Chiefly in Eastern religions) the mind as the seat of both thoughts and feelings; a person's cognitive and emotional faculties considered…
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  the mind operation of the mind consciousness subjectivity, relation to self [nouns] system of subjective being
  minda1387
  
  The faculty of memory. Obsolete.
  View in Historical Thesaurus
3. I.3.
  a1300–
  
  That which is remembered, a memory; the memory or record of (a person or thing); (now only in Scottish) to have mind of; (formerly also in Scottish) †of good mind and variants: of fond (etc.) memory (obsolete).
  a1300
  Þe minde of þi passiun, suete ihesu..in herte sueteth.
  in C. Brown, English Lyrics of 13th Century (1932) 113 (Middle English Dictionary)
  c1325 (c1300)
  Þulke ȝer ibore was..Sir simond de mounfort, of wan gret munde is.
  Chronicle Robert of Gloucester (Caligula MS) 10844 (Middle English Dictionary)
  [Composed c1300]
  (a1387)
  Besines of writers to oure vnkunnynge hadde i-holde and i-streyned mynde [Latin memoriam] of olde dedes.
  J. Trevisa, translation of R. Higden, Polychronicon (MS St. John's Cambr.) (1865) vol. I. 5 (Middle English Dictionary)
  [Composed a1387]
  1445
  Of gude mynde King James..fadir til our souerane lorde.
  Acts of Parliament of Scotland (1814) vol. II. 33/2
  1489
  The charter of umquhile owre grauntsir and faider of gud mynd quham God assoilze.
  in J. Stuart & G. Burnett, Exchequer Rolls of Scotland (1887) vol. X. 121 (note)
  1500
  King James the ferd of nobill mynd.
  in J. D. Marwick, Extracts from Records of Burgh of Edinburgh (1869) vol. I. 210
  a1560
  Haue mynd of all Thi bitternes..That Thou had.
  Fifteen Ois 16 in J. A. W. Bennett, Devotional Pieces (1955) 170
  1721
  I had no mind I was married, my Bridal was so fectless.
  J. Kelly, Complete Collection of Scotish Proverbs 203
  1796
  The L—d's cause gat na sic a twissle Since I hae min'.
  R. Burns, Poems & Songs vol. I. 70
  1823
  It's as weel I had mind of that, though.
  J. G. Lockhart, Reginald Dalton vol. I. ii. iii. 232
  a1869
  My first mind is my mother's knee.
  C. Spence, From Braes of Carse (1898) 70
  1929
  It's my langest min' o' ma fader buyin' a pair o' beets to ma in Sin Sairs.
  J. Alexander, Mains & Hilly 113
  1955
  Ha'e ye no' mind o' Nancy Whitterick?
  Galloway Gazette 8 October 2
  Scottish English
  the mind operation of the mind memory [nouns] something remembered
  i-mindOld English–1225
  
  = mind, n.¹ I.3.
  minda1300–
  
  That which is remembered, a memory; the memory or record of (a person or thing); (now only in Scottish) to have mind of; (formerly also in Scottish)…
  remembrance?c1400–
  
  The memory (†or thought) which a person has of a thing or person; the act or fact of remembering a thing or person.
  membrance1650
  
  = remembrance, n.
  recollection1652–
  
  A thing or fact recalled to the mind; a memory (of something).
  reminiscence1750–
  
  Chiefly in plural. A recollection or memory, as a mental fact or phenomenon.
  souvenir1775–
  
  A thing or fact remembered; an act or instance of remembering; a memory. Chiefly literary.
  memento1796
  
  A memory, a recollection. Obsolete. rare.
  memory1801–
  
  An act or instance of remembrance; a representation in the memory, a recollection.
  remembery1882–
  
  colloquial or regional. A person's memory. Also: a thing remembered, a memory.
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  the mind operation of the mind memory reminder, putting in mind commemoration, remembrance [nouns] being remembered
  i-mindOld English–1175
  
  = mind, n.¹ I.1. In Old English also in plural.
  minda1300–
  
  That which is remembered, a memory; the memory or record of (a person or thing); (now only in Scottish) to have mind of; (formerly also in Scottish)…
  memorance?a1425–1662
  
  Memory, remembrance.
  memoryc1480–1876
  
  The fact or condition of being remembered. Obsolete.
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4. I.4.
  †
  1. I.4.a.
    c1300–1893
    
    The action or an act of commemorating; something which serves to commemorate; a commemoration, memorial, remembrance. Obsolete (historical in later use).
    c1300
    Creoyce þare-with þi fore-heued and þi breoste..in þe muynde of me, And þe deuel ne schal habbe no pouwer for-to greui þe.
    St. Edmund Rich (Laud MS) 73 in C. Horstmann, Early South-English Legendary (1887) 433 (Middle English Dictionary)
    (a1387)
    It semeþ more probable, þat þat is i-write in mynde of Marius, kyng of Britouns.
    J. Trevisa, translation of R. Higden, Polychronicon (MS St. John's Cambr.) (1869) vol. II. 71 (Middle English Dictionary)
    [Composed a1387]
    a1400 (?a1325)
    Yn a memorand of hym with outyn ende, He seyd, ‘makeþ þys yn my mende’.
    Meditations on Supper of our Lord (MS Harley) (1875) 196
    [Composed ?a1325]
    c1410 (c1385)
    Westward in þe mynde and in memory Of mars he haþ I-maked such an oþer [altar].
    G. Chaucer, Knight's Tale (MS Harley 7334) (1885) 1906
    [Composed c1385]
    a1425 (c1395)
    Do ȝe this thing in mynde of me [c1384 E.V. in to my commemoracioun; Latin in meam commemorationem].
    Bible (Wycliffite, later version) (Royal MS) (1850) Luke xxii. 19
    [Composed c1395]
    c1425
    Nynus..an ymage dide make..And sette it vp for consolacioun, And for a mynde and a memorial.
    J. Lydgate, Troyyes Book (MS Augustus A.iv) ii. 5513 (Middle English Dictionary)
    a1450 (c1435)
    He bilt a roial toun, Which stant ther yit for a manier mynde For his arryuaile into this Regioun.
    J. Lydgate, Life Saints Edmund & Fremund (Harley MS) 769 in C. Horstmann, Altenglische Legenden (1881) 2nd Series 390 (Middle English Dictionary)
    [Composed c1435]
    c1500 (?a1437)
    Here bene the princis..In mynd of quhom ar maid the bukis newe.
    Kingis Quair (1939) lxxxv. 69
    [Composed ?a1437]
    1546
    The breade is the fygure or mynde of Chrystes bodye in earth.
    Wycklyffes Wycket sig. A.ix^v
    1893
    Such acts of commemoration expressing in modern form the old mediaeval obit or the general mynde when the names of the good doers were read out in Church.
    C. N. Stubbs, Christ & Econ. vol. I. 56
    historical
    the mind operation of the mind memory reminder, putting in mind commemoration, remembrance [nouns]
    i-mindOld English
    
    = mind, n.¹ I.4a (also in plural). Also: the annual commemoration of a saint on the day set apart by the Church for this purpose (cf. mind, n.¹ I.4b).
    mindc1300–1893
    
    The action or an act of commemorating; something which serves to commemorate; a commemoration, memorial, remembrance. Obsolete (historical in later…
    commemorationc1384–
    
    A calling to remembrance, or preserving in memory, by some solemn observance, public celebration, etc.; ‘solemnization of the memory of anything’…
    meaninga1400–1539
    
    Remembrance (chiefly in to have (also make) meaning of (also on)). Also: a commemoration, a memorial. Cf. mean, v.¹ V.12. Obsolete.
    memorial?1471–
    
    Chiefly Christian Church in later use. A memorial act; an act of commemoration; spec. = commemoration, n. 2b.
    recordance1490–1794
    
    Remembrance. Obsolete.
    mind-making1496
    
    Commemoration.
    mindfulness1530–
    
    1.The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something; attention. Also: †memory (obsolete); †intention, purpose (obsolete).
    memorizing1600–
    
    recordancy1654
    
    Remembrance.
    memorialization1862–
    
    The action of memorialize, v.
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    the mind operation of the mind memory reminder, putting in mind commemoration, remembrance [nouns] memorial
    minginga1225–1554
    
    A memorial, a remembrance.
    memory?c1225–1885
    
    An act of commemoration, esp. of the dead; = commemoration, n. 2b. Obsolete.
    mindc1300–1893
    
    The action or an act of commemorating; something which serves to commemorate; a commemoration, memorial, remembrance. Obsolete (historical in later…
    memoriala1382–1716
    
    = memory, n. The perpetuated knowledge or recollection (of something); remembrance, recollection. In early use also: fame, renown; the honour or…
    memoranda1400
    
    A memorial.
    memorativec1487–1690
    
    A memorial; something which serves as a reminder. Obsolete.
    remembrativea1500
    
    A memorial, reminder. Obsolete. rare.
    meaning1503
    
    Remembrance (chiefly in to have (also make) meaning of (also on)). Also: a commemoration, a memorial. Cf. mean, v.¹ V.12. Obsolete.
    monument1531–
    
    Something that by its survival commemorates and distinguishes a person, action, period, event, etc.; something that serves as a memorial.
    commemorative1636–
    
    A means of commemoration. rare.
    memoira1711
    
    Something kept in memory of someone; a memento. Obsolete. rare.
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  2. I.4.b.
    a1325–1660
    
    spec. The commemoration of a deceased person on the date of the death or funeral in any month or year following, originally by a requiem mass, and (in later use) more usually by prayers. Subsequently only in month's mind n., twelvemonth('s) mind at twelvemonth n. 2, and year's mind n. See also mind-day n. Obsolete.
    a1325
    For me neseiþ bote a munde of hure atte middel masse.
    St. Anastasia (Corpus Christi Cambridge MS) 114 in C. D'Evelyn & A. J. Mill, South English Legendary (1956) 590 (Middle English Dictionary)
    (a1387)
    William the Rede..took his fader tresorie, and ȝaf moche for his fader mynde [variant reading munde; Latin memoria].
    J. Trevisa, translation of R. Higden, Polychronicon (MS St. John's Cambr.) (1879) vol. VII. 315 (Middle English Dictionary)
    [Composed a1387]
    1418
    To..holde my Mynde euery ȝere duryng vij ȝere next folwyng after my desese.
    in F. J. Furnivall, Fifty Earliest English Wills (1882) 32
    a1428
    That xx s. be yeve..for holding of the mendys.
    in Collectanea Topographica & Genealogica (1836) vol. III. 260
    1486
    In due fourme as to a yerely mynde perteyneth.
    in H. Littlehales, Medieval Records of London City Church (1905) 11
    1526
    For yerely obytes, and yerelye myndes.
    in J. Strutt, Horda Angel-Cynnan (1776) vol. III. 172
    1545–6
    Item I wyll there shalbe done for me at the daye of my buryall dyryge & x masses and at my mynde dyryge and five masses and at my yearsmynde other fyve masses.
    R. Field, Will in R. Plomer, Abstr. Wills Eng. Printers (1903) 50
    1649
    In the monethly minds and anniversary commemorations.
    Bishop J. Taylor, Great Exemplar iii. 112
    1660
    Upon the Anniversary, or the monethly, or weekly minds.
    Bishop J. Taylor, Ductor Dubitantium vol. I. ii. ii. 361
    the world life death obsequies commemorative ceremonies [nouns] religious or mass
    memory?c1225–1885
    
    An act of commemoration, esp. of the dead; = commemoration, n. 2b. Obsolete.
    soul massc1300–
    
    A mass said for the soul of a dead person. Cf. requiem, n.¹ Now historical.
    minda1325–1660
    
    spec. The commemoration of a deceased person on the date of the death or funeral in any month or year following, originally by a requiem mass, and…
    requiem1389–
    
    Esp. Roman Catholic Church. A mass said or sung for the repose of the soul of a dead person. Also, esp. in early use, in Mass of Requiem. See also r…
    obit1394–
    
    Christian Church. An office or service, usually a mass, held to pray for the soul of or otherwise commemorate a deceased person (at the request and…
    minninga1400–1539
    
    Commemoration of someone who has died by saying a mass, prayers, etc. Also: a peal of bells rung on such an occasion. Cf. mind, n.¹ I.4b.
    requiem massa1529–
    
    = requiem, n.¹ 1a.
    memorial service1858–
    
    A service to commemorate the life of a person, usually someone recently dead (distinguished from a funeral in that the body of the deceased is…
    ob1890–
    
    = obit, n.¹ 2a.
    black mass1900–
    
    Christian Church. Esp. in the Roman Catholic Church: a requiem mass.
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    the mind operation of the mind memory reminder, putting in mind commemoration, remembrance [nouns] solemn or religious remembrance
    minda1325–1660
    
    spec. The commemoration of a deceased person on the date of the death or funeral in any month or year following, originally by a requiem mass, and…
    obsequyc1385–
    
    A funeral rite or ceremony; a funeral. Also: a commemorative rite or service (performed at the grave… In plural.
    wreath-laying1888–
    
    The action or an act of laying a wreath on a grave or monument as a mark of remembrance, typically as part of a commemorative ceremony; (also) a…
    Heroes' Day1893–
    
    A day on which heroes (esp. of a particular battle, struggle, etc.) are recognized and commemorated for their courageous and noble actions…
    Remembrance Day1895–
    
    A day dedicated to remembering the dead or marking an anniversary; spec. that kept in remembrance of those killed in the world wars of 1914–18…
    Veterans Day1912–
    
    (In the United States) a day honouring military veterans, (now) spec. a public holiday held on the anniversary of the end of the First World War (11…
    silence1919–
    
    A short period of communal silence and stillness, observed as a public mark of respect for a person or group of people who have died; spec. the…
    Poppy Day1921–
    
    A day on which the dead of the First World War (1914–18), and later also of other conflicts, are commemorated by the wearing of an artificial poppy…
    Remembrance Sunday1925–
    
    Remembrance Day, the Sunday nearest to 11 November.
    moment of silence1942–
    
    An indefinite (usually short) period of time. See also phrases in phrases P.1–phrases P.6. A short period of silence observed as an act of…
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5. I.5.
  c1350–1582
  
  † Mention, record. Chiefly in to make mind (with of or subordinate clause). Obsolete.
  c1350
  Our Lord piteful & merciful made minde of his wondres.
  Psalter (MS BL Add. 17376) in K. D. Bülbring, Earliest Complete English Prose Psalter (1891) cx. 4 (Middle English Dictionary)
  c1390
  Holychirche muynde of hit maas.
  in C. Brown, Religious Lyrics of 14th Century (1924) 132
  c1400 (c1378)
  Of such synful shrewes þe sauter maketh mynde.
  W. Langland, Piers Plowman (MS Laud 581) (1869) B. ix. 121 (Middle English Dictionary)
  [Composed c1378]
  c1430
  Ȝit thowh there was so moche nede, I fynde no mynde of furres or pilches.
  N. Love, Mirror Blessed Life (MS Brasenose e.9) (1908) 49
  a1450 (c1435)
  Blyssid Fremund,—afforn heer put in mynde.
  J. Lydgate, Life Saints Edmund & Fremund (Harley MS) 765 in C. Horstmann, Altenglische Legenden (1881) 2nd Series 427
  [Composed c1435]
  a1450 (c1412)
  The bible makiþ no maner of mynde Wheþer þat pharao lay by hire oght.
  T. Hoccleve, De Regimine Principum (MS Harley 4866) (1897) 1723 (Middle English Dictionary)
  [Composed c1412]
  a1500 (a1450)
  Thanne came ther in..the men of higher ynd, Of whom before the story makith mend.
  Generides (MS Trinity Cambr.) 2506 (Middle English Dictionary)
  [Composed a1450]
  1530
  Holy scrypture..makyth no mynde that he was vnobedyente [etc.].
  Myroure of Oure Ladye (Fawkes) (1873) ii. 191
  1582
  Berosus Caldeus maketh minde of that shippe in this manner.
  S. Batman, Vppon Bartholome, De Proprietatibus Rerum 435
  the mind language speech [transitive verbs] speak, say, or utter mention or speak of
  sayOld English–1540
  
  transitive. To mention, make reference to; (sometimes) spec. to enumerate, list. Cf. said, adj. A.1. Obsolete.
  to speak of ——Old English–
  
  intransitive. To converse about, discuss, or mention (a person, thing, or subject). Cf. main sense II.13a, to speak about —— 1.
  besayc1200
  
  To declare, speak about.
  to talk of ——c1225–
  
  intransitive. To speak about, discuss, or mention (a person, thing, or subject).
  readc1300–1840
  
  transitive. To speak of or mention; to describe; to name or call. Obsolete (archaic in later use).
  to make mention ofc1300–
  
  Originally: the action of calling to mind or commemorating something in speech or writing. Subsequently in more restricted sense: the action or an…
  yminnea1325
  
  To mention.
  nevenc1330–1568
  
  transitive. To mention, speak of, give an account of. Also with clause as object.
  to make mindc1350–1582
  
  Mention, record. Chiefly in to make mind (with of or subordinate clause). Obsolete.
  toucha1375–
  
  Originally: to speak or write about a subject; to discuss; to treat of. Later: to discuss or mention… intransitive. In early use with of. Later with…
  to speak upon ——a1393–
  
  intransitive. To discourse or expound on (a subject or topic) in speech or writing; to discuss (something). Cf. main sense II.13a, to speak on —— 2b.
  famea1400–
  
  To make famous. To spread abroad the fame of, render famous by talk; to talk of.
  minta1400–
  
  transitive. To mention, speak of; to broach (a subject); to allude to. Also with that-clause.
  clepec1400
  
  elliptical. To mention by name, speak of. Obsolete.
  rehearsec1405–1562
  
  transitive. To mention (a person or thing); to make reference to; to cite, quote. Obsolete.
  recitec1436–1647
  
  transitive. To mention or speak of (a single person or thing). Obsolete.
  reckonc1480–1692
  
  transitive. To mention, refer to; to cite. Obsolete.
  mentionatec1525–1718
  
  transitive. To mention, speak of; (also) to tell. Originally and chiefly in past participle, frequently with modifying adverb.
  mention1530–
  
  transitive. To make mention of; to refer to briefly and without entering into detail; to remark upon incidentally.
  to speak on ——1531–
  
  intransitive. To talk about or mention (a subject). Cf. to speak of —— 1a. Now U.S. colloquial (chiefly in African American use).
  name1542–
  
  transitive. To make mention of or speak about (a fact, circumstance, etc.) (to a person). Also with †on (obsolete). Now chiefly U.S. regional.
  repeatc1550–1676
  
  transitive. Chiefly Scottish. To mention, state. Obsolete.
  voice1597
  
  To speak of (a person or thing) generally or publicly; to report or circulate by way of rumour; to… transitive. With complement, esp. for, as, to be.
  commemorate1599–1794
  
  transitive. To call to the remembrance of hearers or readers; to make mention of, relate, or rehearse. Obsolete.
  notice1611–
  
  transitive. To mention; to remark on; to refer to or speak of (something observed). Now rare.
  quote1612
  
  transitive. To mention in speaking. Obsolete. rare.
  to make vent ofa1616
  
  to make vent of, to speak or talk of. Obsolete. rare.
  memorate1623–1790
  
  transitive. To bring to mind; to mention, recount, relate. Obsolete.
  mensh1928–
  
  transitive and intransitive = mention, v. Frequently in don't mensh: = don't mention it at mention, v. phrases P.1d.
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  the mind attention and judgement attention attracting attention [nouns] mention
  i-mindOld English
  
  = mind, n.¹ I.5.
  minOld English–1556
  
  Remembrance, memory; to make min of: to make mention of.
  mindc1350–1582
  
  Mention, record. Chiefly in to make mind (with of or subordinate clause). Obsolete.
  minninga1400–55
  
  Mention. Esp. in to make minning (of).
  touchc1400–1855
  
  An act of touching on or mentioning something briefly; a brief account or discussion of a subject; a reference or allusion to something; a hint. Obs…
  mention1559
  
  Originally: the action of calling to mind or commemorating something in speech or writing. Subsequently in more restricted sense: the action or an…
  reference1591–
  
  The action or process of mentioning or alluding to someone or something. Chiefly with to. Cf. allusion, n. 1.
  mensh1973–
  
  = mention, n. 1a.
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  the mind language speech [nouns] commenting or mentioning comment or remark
  speechc1305–
  
  Mention of a thing. Also with no. Now rare.
  mindc1350–1582
  
  Mention, record. Chiefly in to make mind (with of or subordinate clause). Obsolete.
  touchc1400–1855
  
  An act of touching on or mentioning something briefly; a brief account or discussion of a subject; a reference or allusion to something; a hint. Obs…
  to make reporturec1475–1534
  
  to make reporture: (a) To take note of (something); (b) = to make report at report, n. phrases.
  observation1564–
  
  As a mass noun: comment, animadversion. More usually as a count noun: a remark, statement, or comment prompted by something seen, heard, or noticed.
  wipe1596–
  
  figurative. A cutting remark; a sarcastic reproof or rebuff; a jeer, jibe.
  remark1629–
  
  A verbal or written observation; a comment; a brief expression of opinion or criticism.
  propos1816–
  
  A proposition, a thesis; a remark.
  comment1850–
  
  The action of commenting; animadversion, criticism, remark.
  by-the-way1896–
  
  An incidental remark.
  trailer1941–
  
  Something that trails, drags along, or hangs draggling; esp. a trailing plant or branch (cf. creeper, n.); in quot. 1652, a trailing decoration. Also…
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II.
Senses relating to thought.
1. II.i.
  In uses expressing the action of thinking or the occurrence of a thought, idea, or intuition.
  1. 1. II.i.6.a.
      c1300–1883
      
      † The action or state of thinking; a thought process. Also: a thought; the thought of (something). Usually in to have mind of (also to have mind on, to have mind upon, or with subordinate clause): to think of, take heed of, have concern for; (occasionally with infinitive) to be careful (to). Occasionally also to take mind to (also upon). Cf. earlier i-mind n. Obsolete. rare (British regional in later use).
      Frequently used in Christian contexts for the care or concern shown for someone by God.
      c1300
      Heo hath Aungles cuynde And mai beo nouþe here and þer ase quik ase mannes muynde.
      St. Michael (Laud MS) 502 in C. Horstmann, Early South-English Legendary (1887) 314 (Middle English Dictionary)
      ?c1350
      And ȝet is ther non man That to God taketh mynde With ryȝte.
      in C. Hardwick, Poem Times Edward II (1849) 34
      c1390
      Almyghty god, that saueth al mankynde, Haue on Custaunce and on hir child som mynde.
      G. Chaucer, Man of Law's Tale 908
      a1400 (c1303)
      Pers, I haue mynde of þe.
      R. Mannyng, Handlyng Synne (MS Harley) 5867
      [Composed c1303]
      a1450 (c1412)
      Þat þei þat haue of him lest þought & mynde By þis peynture may ageyn him fynde.
      T. Hoccleve, De Regimine Principum (MS Harley 4866) (1897) 4997
      [Composed c1412]
      ?a1450 (?c1400)
      Fyrst haue mende how god made heuyn and erthe.
      Lay Folks' Catechism (MS Lambeth) (1901) 39
      [Composed ?c1400]
      c1450
      Þer was a bruther þat gretelie was turment with mynd of a womman þat he saw som tyme.
      Alphabet of Tales (1904) vol. I. 93 (Middle English Dictionary)
      ?a1475
      Now mervelous mendys rennyn in myn rememberawns.
      Ludus Coventriae (1922) 226
      1493
      He shall fynde y^e mynde of deth y^e princypall salue of all manner synnes.
      Festivall (1515) (de Worde) f. 7
      a1500 (1465)
      By that tyme..my myndes wer not so perfit myn awne as they were byfore.
      Vision E. Leversedge in Notes & Queries Somerset & Dorset (1905) vol. 9 34
      [Composed 1465]
      1549
      Haue minde therfore, thy selfe to hold Within the boundes of thy degre.
      R. Crowley, Voyce of Laste Trumpet sig. Avi
      1560
      Y^t..they will haue some consideration, and mynde of hym [Latin ut ipsius rationem habeant].
      J. Daus, translation of J. Sleidane, Commentaries f. cccij^v
      1589
      Haue minde vpon thy mercy Lord.
      R. Robinson, Golden Mirrour sig. E.4^v
      c1605–6
      When thou hast mind of that eternity.
      J. Welsh, Forty-eight Sel. Serm. (1771) 127
      1638
      Our ill day may come upon us when we have but little mind of it.
      A. Henderson, Serm., Prayers & Pulpit Addresses (1867) 506
      1883
      I've often had a mind upon they two men.
      Reports Provincial, Devon (E.D.D.) 88
      British English
      the world physical sensation physical sensibility [nouns] consciousness
      witOld English–1660
      
      The seat of consciousness or thought, the mind: sometimes connoting one of its functions, as memory or attention. Obsolete.
      mindc1300–1883
      
      The action or state of thinking; a thought process. Also: a thought; the thought of (something). Usually in to have mind of (also to have mind on, to…
      perceptiona1398–
      
      The process of becoming aware or conscious of a thing or things in general; the state of being aware; consciousness; †(spiritual) understanding (obs…
      percipiency1662–
      
      The quality of being percipient; the action, condition, or faculty of perception; recognition; insight.
      feeling1734–
      
      Philosophy and Psychology. In various technical uses, as: (a) (In the writings of Thomas Brown, James Mill, John Stuart Mill, etc.) a fact or state…
      consciousness1753–
      
      The state of being aware of and responsive to one's surroundings, regarded as the normal condition of waking life.
      percipience1768–
      
      = percipiency, n.
      self-feeling1798–
      
      Psychology. The perception of one's whole bodily state, arising from the sum of all bodily sensation; = coenaesthesis, n. Now rare.
      common feeling1832–
      
      A sense relating to the general state of the whole body; = coenaesthesia, n.
      sentience1839–
      
      The condition or quality of being sentient, consciousness, susceptibility to sensation.
      sentiencya1850–
      
      = sentience, n.
      coenaesthesisa1856–
      
      The general sense or feeling of existence arising from the sum of bodily impressions, as distinct from the definite sensations of the special…
      coenaesthesia1885–
      
      = coenaesthesis, n.
      View in Historical Thesaurus
      the mind operation of the mind thought continued thinking, reflection, contemplation thinking about, consideration, deliberation [nouns]
      i-mindOld English–1300
      
      Concern, care, interest; thought of (something) (in Old English with genitive). Cf. mind, n.¹ II.i.6a.
      studyinglate Old English–
      
      The action of study, v. (in various senses); an instance of this.
      mindc1300–1883
      
      The action or state of thinking; a thought process. Also: a thought; the thought of (something). Usually in to have mind of (also to have mind on, to…
      bethinking1340–
      
      The action of thinking, considering, reflecting, or remembering.
      poring1340–
      
      The action of pore, v.
      regard1348–
      
      In singular and plural. In early use: †detailed consideration of a problem or question (obsolete). Later: notice taken of a person or thing…
      weighingc1380–
      
      figurative. Balancing in the mind, pondering, considering.
      contemplationc1390–
      
      The action or process of thinking deeply or carefully about a person or thing; serious consideration; thoughtful reflection. With of (also upon, on).
      advisementa1393–
      
      Consideration, reflection, deliberation. Also with preceding modifying adjective (esp. good, ill). Now rare.
      deliberationa1393–
      
      The action of thinking carefully about something, esp. in order to reach a decision; careful consideration; an act or instance of this.
      advicec1405–1665
      
      The action of considering what action to take, what opinion to adopt, etc.; deliberation, reflection, thought. Obsolete.
      reckoninga1413–
      
      The action or an act of considering or pondering a matter; consideration, contemplation; an instance of this. Frequently in to come into (or leave o…
      visement?1414–1600
      
      Consideration, deliberation, reflection, thought.
      considerancec1420–1600
      
      The action of considering; consideration, reflection.
      advisenessc1425–1509
      
      = advisedness, n. 1.
      revolutionc1425–1791
      
      The action or an act of turning over in the mind or in discussion; consideration, reflection; discussion, debate; judicial review. in revolution…
      rewardc1432
      
      Consideration; judgement. Cf. in reward of at sense I.1b. Obsolete.
      mind-takingc1449
      
      Consideration (upon a matter).
      umbethinkingc1450–
      
      advisednessc1475–
      
      The quality or fact of having given careful thought to something, or of being disposed or inclined to do this; prudent consideration; prudence…
      considering1483–
      
      The action of consider, v.; consideration.
      beholding1530–69
      
      Mental contemplation; consideration. Obsolete.
      meditationa1535–
      
      Thought or mental contemplation of something. Now rare.
      pondering1535–
      
      Thought, consideration, reckoning; an instance of this.
      cogitation?1542–1626
      
      With of. Thinking of or about, consideration of (anything). Obsolete.
      expending1545–
      
      The action of expend, v.: now only gerundial (const. of). Formerly occasionally: Expenditure; consideration; consumption.
      ponderation1556–
      
      The action or an act of mental weighing, assessment, or deliberation; pondering, contemplation, musing.
      perpending1558–
      
      A reflection, a consideration; the action of pondering or considering.
      well weighing1566–1738
      
      Careful consideration or examination.
      surview1576–
      
      A view (esp. mental) of something as a whole, or in its details; the action of taking such a view; consideration, contemplation; = survey, n. 3, 4.
      reflex1593–1657
      
      The act of bending or turning the mind (back) upon (also to) a subject; meditation, reflection. Obsolete.
      revolve1595
      
      Determination, contemplation. Cf. revolve, v. II.8b. Obsolete. rare.
      lucubration1596–
      
      The action or occupation of lucubrating; nocturnal study or meditation; study in general; an instance of this.
      agitation1600–
      
      The consideration, debate, or discussion of a matter, esp. a plan; the urging or promotion of a proposal; planning, scheming. Also: a scheme, a…
      perpension1612–
      
      Thorough consideration or reflection; deliberation, pondering; (also) an instance of this.
      vizamenta1616
      
      = advisement, n. 3 or visement, n.
      pensitation1623–76
      
      Consideration, pondering; a period of deep thought or reflection.
      perpensation1623–68
      
      = perpension, n.
      perpendment1667
      
      Consideration; pondering.
      ruminating1668–
      
      = rumination, n. 1.
      commentationa1670
      
      Meditation, excogitation. Obsolete. rare.
      revolving1670
      
      The action or process of revolve, v. (in various senses)ː an instance of this.
      reflectiona1674
      
      The action or process of thinking carefully or deeply about a particular subject, typically involving influence from one's past life and…
      introspectiona1676–
      
      The action of looking into, or under the surface of, things, esp. with the mind; close inspection or examination of something. ? Obsolete except…
      propendencya1676
      
      Deliberation, assessment.
      ponderment1728–
      
      The action of pondering; reflection, thought; an instance of this.
      chawing1845–
      
      Chewing (e.g. tobacco); figurative ‘rumination’. Also attributive.
      View in Historical Thesaurus
      the mind operation of the mind thought continued thinking, reflection, contemplation thinking about, consideration, deliberation [intransitive verbs] think about, consider
      thinkOld English–
      
      To call (a fact, circumstance, or other consideration) to mind. intransitive. To exercise the mind about or consider a particular matter; to…
      bethinka1200–1645
      
      With of, on, upon; = I.1–I.4. Obsolete.
      umthinka1300–1400
      
      intransitive. To bethink, consider, reflect. Also const. of, or with infinitive.
      to have mind ofc1300–1883
      
      The action or state of thinking; a thought process. Also: a thought; the thought of (something). Usually in to have mind of (also to have mind on, to…
      casta1340–1678
      
      To revolve in one's mind, debate with oneself, consider, ponder, deliberate. Obsolete or dialect. intransitive often with subordinate clause.
      studya1375–1820
      
      transitive with indirect question as object. To debate with oneself, deliberate, consider; to try to work out. Obsolete.
      delivera1382–1600
      
      transitive. To consider (something) carefully; to decide (something) or conclude (that something should be done); = deliber, v.
      to chew the cudc1384–
      
      to chew the cud. figurative. To ‘ruminate’.
      to take advisementa1393–1903
      
      To consider or deliberate, to take thought; to take counsel, consult, confer; = advise, v. 2a.iii, advise, v. 3. Also with modifying adjective. Now ar…
      stema1400–00
      
      intransitive. ? To debate with oneself.
      compassc1400–1553
      
      intransitive, or with object clause. Obsolete.
      advisec1405–
      
      intransitive in same sense. Also (in later use only) to advise with oneself. Now rare.
      deliberc1405–81
      
      intransitive. To deliberate; to think carefully about something; to take counsel.
      to make it wisec1405
      
      to make it wise (see make, v.¹ V.54b): to deliberate, hesitate. Obsolete.
      to take deliberationc1405–1879
      
      to take (also have) deliberation and variants: to deliberate; to consider something carefully; to confer, take counsel. Obsolete.
      enter?a1413–
      
      intransitive. With into. To engage in the consideration or discussion of a particular subject.
      riddlec1426
      
      intransitive. With on. To ponder on or puzzle over. Obsolete. rare.
      hovec1440
      
      figurative. To linger or dwell on.
      devise?c1450–1649
      
      intransitive (or transitive with object clause.) To think, meditate, consider, deliberate. Obsolete.
      to study by (also in) oneself?c1450–1574
      
      intransitive. to study by (also in) oneself: to debate with oneself (cf. sense II.7a). Obsolete.
      considerc1460–
      
      intransitive. To think deliberately, bethink oneself, reflect.
      porec1500–
      
      intransitive. To think intently about something; to meditate, muse; to ponder. With on, upon, over. Also occasionally transitive with clause as…
      regard1523
      
      intransitive. To deliberate, think carefully. Obsolete. rare.
      deliberate1543–
      
      Esp. of an individual. transitive. With interrogative clause as object: to consider (whether, what, how, etc.).
      to put on one's thinking or considering cap1546–
      
      †to cast one's cap at: to show indifference to, give up for lost. †to come, fall under, lie in one's cap: to occur to, be in one's mind. to put on one…
      contemplate1560–
      
      intransitive in the same sense, with on, upon, or over introducing the object of thought or reflection.
      consult1565–
      
      intransitive. To take counsel together, deliberate, confer; also said of a person deliberating with himself or herself. Const. †of (obsolete), upon…
      perpend1568–
      
      intransitive. To ponder, reflect. Frequently in imperative.
      vise1568
      
      To reflect on; to consider, contemplate.
      to consider of1569–
      
      to consider of: to think attentively or carefully of; = sense 3 (Now somewhat archaic.) †Formerly also in senses 1, 7, 9.
      weigh1573–96
      
      intransitive. With of: To ponder, consider (something); to judge of, estimate, value, care for. Obsolete.
      ruminate1574–
      
      intransitive. With about, of, on, upon, over.
      dascanc1579–1632
      
      To ponder, consider.
      to lay to (one's) heart1588–
      
      to lay to (†one's) heart: to take into serious consideration, as something to be kept carefully in mind; to think seriously about; to be deeply…
      pondera1593–
      
      intransitive. To think or reflect deeply, to meditate; to contemplate, to muse; to wonder. Frequently with on, upon, over, about.
      debate1594–
      
      intransitive. To deliberate, consider (with oneself).
      reflect1596–
      
      With on or upon. intransitive. To fix the thoughts or attention (back) on something, esp. a past event or experience; to think deeply or carefully…
      comment1597–1602
      
      To remark mentally; to meditate, ponder.
      perponder1599
      
      intransitive. To ponder deeply.
      revolvea1600–
      
      intransitive. To deliberate or consider; to meditate or think on (also upon) something. Now rare.
      rumine1605–18
      
      intransitive. To ruminate.
      consider on, upon1606–1785
      
      So consider on, upon: to ‘think upon’.
      to think twice1623–
      
      to think twice: to consider a matter a second time (before deciding or acting); to deliberate.
      reflex?1632–58
      
      intransitive. To reflect or meditate on a subject. Obsolete.
      spell1645–
      
      figurative. To engage in study or contemplation of something. poetic.
      ponderatea1652–1879
      
      intransitive. In early use with on, upon. Obsolete.
      to turn about1725
      
      transitive. To turn (a person or thing) this way and that; to move or push about. Also: (figurative) to consider and reconsider (an idea, etc.); = to…
      to cast a thought, a reflection upon1736
      
      Formerly, also, to cast a thought, a reflection upon; to cast one's heart, affections, etc. (now, to set); also, to cast love, favour, a fancy unto…
      to wake over1771
      
      figurative. To be active, alert, stirring, vigilant. Const. as above; also, to be diligent, exert oneself to (do something). to wake over, to…
      figure1837–
      
      intransitive. U.S. To think over something; to reflect on or consider something. Usually followed by a prepositional phrase introduced by on or upon…
      incubatea1847–
      
      figurative. To brood.
      mull1857
      
      intransitive. U.S. To allow a problem to be resolved by inaction; to let something ‘stew’. Obsolete.
      fink1888–
      
      intransitive and transitive = think, v.²
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    2. II.i.6.b.
      c1450–1525
      
      † out of (also without) mind: more than one can calculate or comprehend. Obsolete.
      c1450 (?a1400)
      He had of men out of mynde many mayn hundreth.
      Wars of Alexander (MS Ashmole) 3018 (Middle English Dictionary)
      [Composed ?a1400]
      (a1470)
      She wepte and made grete sorow oute of mynde.
      T. Malory, Morte Darthur (MS Winchester College 13) (1990) vol. I. 172
      [Composed a1470]
      ?a1525 (?a1475)
      There myght ys withouton mynd to mene.
      Play Sacrament l. 79 in N. Davis, Non-Cycle Plays & Fragments (1970) 60
      [Composed ?a1475]
    3. II.i.6.c.
      1579–
      
      to put in mind (also in a mind): to encourage, inspire, or provoke (a person) to follow a specified course of action.
      1579
      He feared y^t he should rather put men in mind to committ such offences.
      S. Gosson, Schoole of Abuse f. 19^v
      1609
      Doe me this mercie: to put Pharao in mind that he take me out of this prison.
      Bible (Douay) vol. I. Genesis xl. 14
      1860
      She saw Hilda's tower rising before her, and was put in mind to climb up to the young girl's eyrie, and ask why she had broken her engagement at the church of the Capuchins.
      N. Hawthorne, Marble Faun vol. I. xxiii. 250
      1990
      Really, when he talked like that, with a wink in his voice, it put me in a mind to clobber him.
      C. R. Johnson, Middle Passage (1991) iv. 83
      the mind will motivation [transitive verbs] motivate
      aweccheOld English–1450
      
      transitive. To rouse, provoke, or inspire (a person) to a feeling or action; to stir (the heart) or awaken (the mind).
      movec1325–
      
      transitive. To operate as a motive or influence on the will or belief of (a person); to prompt, actuate, impel (to an action, or to do something).
      occasion?1529–1684
      
      To induce by affording grounds or an opportunity; (habitually) to urge or impel by circumstances… transitive. to a course of action. Obsolete.
      to put in mind1579–
      
      to put in mind (also in a mind): to encourage, inspire, or provoke (a person) to follow a specified course of action.
      act1597–1851
      
      transitive. To put in motion, to motivate; to actuate, animate. Obsolete.
      motive1657–
      
      transitive. To motivate (an action, etc.; occasionally a person); to provide with a motive or inciting cause; to give or supply a motive to; to be…
      actuate1736–
      
      transitive. To cause (a person or animal) to act in a particular way, to motivate.
      motivate1837–
      
      transitive. To supply or be a motive for (an action, decision, etc.); to provide the motivation for. Frequently in passive.
      View in Historical Thesaurus
  2. II.i.7.
    1916–
    
    Originally U.S. colloquial and regional (chiefly southern and south Midland). to pay mind and variants: to pay heed or attention (to someone or something); to care or worry. Frequently in negative contexts.
    1916
    I pay no mind to that.
    Dialect Notes vol. 4 269
    1932
    I aint never paid it no mind.
    W. Faulkner, Light in August xiii. 275
    1946
    It was insulting, the way they paid the rules of the game no mind.
    M. Mezzrow & B. Wolfe, Really Blues 34
    1967
    ‘The fire of fertile Brigit Is going out!’ the women keened, But I paid no mind as I inclined To the dogma of the Fiend.
    P. Goodman, Hawkweed 67
    1971
    I don't pay her no mind.
    Black World October 63/2
    1991
    ‘Mind your own business’ means butt out of other people's lives..but it also means pay mind to your own life, your own health and wholeness.
    F. Buechner, Telling Secrets i. 28
    U.S. English (midland)colloquial and slang
    the mind attention and judgement attention [nouns] turning one's mind to
    rewardingc1384–
    
    The action of reward, v. (in various senses); (also) an instance of this.
    considering1483–
    
    The action of consider, v.; consideration.
    inclination1509–1676
    
    The action of influencing another's (or one's own) mind, heart, or will. Obsolete.
    consideration1548–
    
    The action of taking into account, or fact of being taken into account; regard, account.
    animadversion1573–1854
    
    The action or an act of turning the attention to a subject; the observation or consideration of something. Obsolete.
    attendancya1600
    
    The giving of attendance.
    notice-taking1614–
    
    mind1916–
    
    Originally U.S. colloquial and regional (chiefly southern and south Midland). to pay mind and variants: to pay heed or attention (to someone or…
    View in Historical Thesaurus
  3. II.i.8.
    1966–
    
    U.S., Caribbean, and in African American usage. A presentiment, an intuition; an idea or notion. Also one's mind: one's instincts.
    1966–70
    (Qu. GG12, To have an inner feeling that something is about to happen: ‘There she comes now, I —— she would’.) Inf[ormant]s.., Had a (good) mind.
    in Dictionary American Regional English (1996) vol. III. (at cited word)
    1971
    That first mind that come to me told me, don't you go anywhere tonight... But instead of me following my first mind, I let this fellow out-talk me to bring him to Boyle that night.
    G. Mitchell, Blow my Blues Away 147
    1976
    If I did go with my mind I would not be here to blame for all this foolish nonsense, I would have keep my mouth shut.
    in R. Allsopp, Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage (1996) 259/2
    1990
    She said that when she got over the hill ‘a mind told me to look back’, which she did, and she saw the accused walking up the hill behind her.
    Advocate Magazine 25 July 4
    1991
    I had a mind I'd butt up with you here this evenin'.
    P. Morgan, High Tide in Caribbean 184
    1996
    You see if I had followed my mind, I would have stayed home and so stayed out of trouble.
    R. Allsopp, Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage 237/1
    1996
    When I felt the cold breeze last night, I had a mind it would rain today.
    R. Allsopp, Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage (at cited word)
    Caribbean English African American English
    the mind operation of the mind perception or cognition faculty of ideation idea, notion, or concept [nouns]
    thingOld English–
    
    That which is thought; a thought, an idea; a notion; a belief, an opinion.
    thoughtOld English–
    
    A single act or product of thinking; an item of mental activity; something that a person thinks or has thought; a thing that is in the mind, an…
    conceita1393–
    
    Something conceived in the mind; a notion, conception, idea, or thought. Also with of.
    imagea1393–
    
    A mental representation of something (esp. a visible object) created not by direct perception but by memory or imagination; a mental picture or…
    concept1479–1889
    
    Something conceived in the mind; a notion, idea, image, or thought. Obsolete except as in senses I.2 and I.3.
    conception1526–
    
    Anything conceived or imagined in the mind, an idea, a mental representation; a mental image, idea, or concept of anything. Now chiefly Philosophy.
    suppositiona1529–
    
    Used vaguely: an idea, a notion, a thought, a belief, a fancy; a suspicion; an expectation.
    idee1542–
    
    = idea, n. (in various senses).
    idea1585–
    
    Usually with of: a picture or notion of something formed in the mind independently of direct memory; a conception.
    conceivement1599–
    
    = conception, n. (in various senses).
    project1600–1727
    
    A mental conception, idea, or notion; speculation. Obsolete.
    representationa1602–
    
    The action or process of presenting to the mind or imagination; an instance of this; (also) the result of this process; an image or picture…
    notion1607–
    
    An idea in a person's mind; a person's conception or understanding of something.
    species1610–
    
    Esp. in scholastic philosophy. A mental impression; an idea. Now historical.
    phantasma1620–90
    
    An idea, an object of thought. Obsolete.
    conceptus1643
    
    Logic. Conception; idea. Obsolete. rare.
    notice1654–1785
    
    A notion or idea. Obsolete.
    revolution1675
    
    An idea, a notion. Obsolete. rare.
    representamen1677–
    
    A thing which stands for or denotes another; a sign, a symbol; an image.
    vorstellung1807–
    
    An image, idea, mental picture, or presentation.
    brain-stuff1855–
    
    a. Medicine or food for the brain; b. the product of thinking; ideas.
    ideation1876–
    
    An idea, a mental image; esp. one of something not present to the senses.
    think1886–
    
    An idea, a thought.
    construct1914–
    
    A concept, theory, or model deduced or extrapolated by inference from experience or observation, or developed for theoretical, methodological, or…
    artefact1923–
    
    A non-material human construct.
    mind1966–
    
    U.S., Caribbean, and in African American usage. A presentiment, an intuition; an idea or notion. Also one's mind: one's instincts.
    View in Historical Thesaurus
2. II.ii.
  In uses primarily expressing intention or wish.
  1. II.ii.9.
    a1325–
    
    Purpose or intention; desire or wish; spec. in the legal context of wills (cf. also sense II.ii.11b). Now only in phrases: see sense II.ii.10.
    a1325
    Ofte he hadde in munde Þat he ssolde fader & moder sle.
    St. Julian (Corpus Christi Cambridge MS) 18 in C. D'Evelyn & A. J. Mill, South English Legendary (1956) 33 (Middle English Dictionary)
    c1325 (c1300)
    Þo was it muche is munde To come & winne engelond.
    Chronicle Robert of Gloucester (Caligula MS) 9544 (Middle English Dictionary)
    [Composed c1300]
    (1395)
    A man bounde to ertheli couetise lesith mynde to speke profitable truthe for iust men.
    Remonstrance against Romish Corruptions (MS Titus) (1851) 137 (Middle English Dictionary)
    [Composed 1395]
    1480
    I..by this my present testament..myne seyde mynde, wyll and entent..approue, ratifie, and conferme.
    in S. Tymms, Wills & Inventories Bury St. Edmunds (1850) 59
    1523
    With hym went a varlet, who was priuy to his mynde.
    Lord Berners, translation of J. Froissart, Cronycles vol. I. clxxvi. 213
    c1540 (?a1400)
    And þow Medea so mad, what myndes had þou þen?
    Gest Historiale Destruction of Troy 736
    [Composed ?a1400]
    a1575
    God's mind was to astringe and bind the Church perpetually to it.
    N. Harpsfield, Treatise on Divorce Henry VIII (1878) (modernized text) 125
    1594
    Vnckle Marcus, since tis my Fathers minde, That I repaire to Rome I am content.
    W. Shakespeare, Titus Andronicus v. iii. 1
    1597
    Manie ill matters are vndertaken, and many good matters with ill mindes.
    F. Bacon, Essayes f. 6
    1656
    To enquire with what mind this was done.
    in T. Burton, Diary (1828) vol. I. 302
    1667
    Sudden mind arose In Adam, not to let th' occasion pass.
    J. Milton, Paradise Lost v. 452
    the mind will intention [nouns] intention or purpose
    highOld English–1275
    
    Mind, thought; intention, purpose, determination.
    thoughtOld English–
    
    The action or process of thinking; mental action or activity in general, esp. that of the intellect; exercise of the mental faculty; formation and…
    willOld English–
    
    Intention or determination that what one wishes or ordains shall be done by another or others, or shall take place; (contextually) an expression…
    intent?c1225–
    
    The act or fact of intending or purposing; intention, purpose (formed in the mind). Formerly also, in more general sense, Will, inclination; that…
    achesounc1230–1450
    
    Reason, motive, occasion; = encheason, n.
    attenta1250–1450
    
    Intention, aim, purpose.
    couragec1320–1626
    
    What is in one's mind or thoughts, what one is thinking of or intending; intention, purpose; desire or inclination. Obsolete. (Cf. ‘To speak one's…
    devicec1320–1548
    
    Purpose, intention. Obsolete (originally devis).
    minda1325–
    
    Purpose or intention; desire or wish; spec. in the legal context of wills (cf. also sense II.ii.11b). Now only in phrases: see sense II.ii.10.
    studya1382–1907
    
    Thought or attention directed to the accomplishment of a purpose; studied or deliberate effort; endeavour; diligence; an instance of this. Also: the…
    understandingc1384–1531
    
    Mind, purpose, intent. Obsolete. rare.
    suggestionc1390–1563
    
    In extended sense: A prompting from within, (hence) intention. Obsolete.
    meaninga1393–
    
    (A person's) motive, intention, or purpose. Usually in singular. Now archaic.
    i-minda1400
    
    Purpose, intention. Cf. mind, n.¹ II.ii.9. rare.
    minta1400–00
    
    Purpose, intention. Obsolete.
    tent1399–1460
    
    Intent, purpose; = intent, n. 1, attent, n. 3. Obsolete.
    castc1400–1532
    
    Device, purpose, design, aim. Obsolete.
    ettlingc1400–
    
    An intention, a purpose; an ambition; (also) effort, endeavour. Chiefly (and now only) Scottish.
    affecta1425–1615
    
    An inner disposition or feeling (rather than an external manifestation or action); intent, intention, earnest, reality. Contrasted with cheer and…
    advicec1425–1676
    
    A plan of action; a scheme, an arrangement. Obsolete.
    intention1430–
    
    The action of intending or purposing; volition which one is minded to carry out; purpose. †of intention, on purpose, intentionally (obsolete).
    purposec1430–
    
    As a mass noun. Resolution, determination, intention.
    proposea1450–1663
    
    A purpose, an intention, an aim.
    intendment1450–1806
    
    The act or fact of intending; will, purpose, intent; that which is intended, an intention; a design, project. Obsolete.
    supposing?c1450
    
    Purpose, intention. Obsolete. rare.
    pretensionc1456–1844
    
    An intention; an aim or aspiration; a design. Obsolete.
    intellectionc1460
    
    Meaning, intention, purpose. Obsolete. rare.
    zeal1492–1600
    
    Chiefly Scottish. In weakened sense: intent, will; inclination; disposition. Frequently with modifying word, esp. in good zeal. Obsolete.
    hest?a1513–1845
    
    Will, purpose, determination. Obsolete.
    minting?a1513–
    
    The action of mint, v.¹; (also) a hint.
    institute?1520–1670
    
    A purpose; an intention; a design. Obsolete.
    intendingc1525–
    
    The action of intend, v.; intention, attention, stretching, etc.; a purpose.
    mindfulness1530–
    
    1.The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something; attention. Also: †memory (obsolete); †intention, purpose (obsolete).
    cogitationa1538–
    
    ‘Reflection previous to action’ (Johnson); a purpose or design.
    fordrift1549
    
    ? Purpose, preconceived design.
    forecast1549–1670
    
    Design, purpose, aim.
    foreset1561
    
    Set purpose.
    designing1566–
    
    The action of creating a plan or scheme, esp. in a calculating or deceitful way; planning, plotting, scheming. Also: an instance of this; = design, n.…
    hesting1582
    
    Purpose, design. (Cf. hest, n. 3.)
    tention1587–1654
    
    = intention, n.
    levela1591–1605
    
    figurative. Aim, purpose, design. Obsolete.
    intendiment1595–1608
    
    Intention, purpose; = intendment, n. 5.
    design1597–
    
    In weakened sense: a purpose, an aim, an intention.
    suppose1597–1624
    
    A purpose, an intention. Obsolete. rare.
    aim1598–
    
    The action or fact of directing one's efforts towards a particular object; the fact of having an aim (sense 1b); design, purpose, intent.
    regarda1616
    
    Intention, design, purpose. (Only in Shakespeare.) Obsolete. rare.
    idea1617–
    
    A conception or notion of something to be done or carried out; an intention, plan of action.
    contemplationa1631–
    
    The action or fact of expecting or intending something; the belief or intention that something will happen; expectation.
    speculation1631
    
    An aim, purpose, or intention. Obsolete.
    view1634–
    
    An aim or intention; a design or plan. Now only in with a view to at phrases P.3b and with this view at phrases P.3c.
    way of thinking1650–
    
    The habits of mind or mental framework that shape a person's judgements, conclusions, etc.; a set of opinions or principles characteristic of an…
    designation1658–1806
    
    Purpose, aim, intention. Cf. design, n. I.3. Obsolete.
    tend1663–
    
    The action or fact of tending; aim, tendency.
    would1753–
    
    With the. That which one would like to have or do; desire or intention in contrast to duty or necessity.
    predetermination1764–
    
    Prior resolve or mental determination; an instance of this; a pre-established intention to do something.
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  2. II.ii.10.
    
    Phrases.
    1. II.ii.10.a.
      a1325–
      
      to be of (also in) (a) mind (now usually to be of a mind): to be disposed or minded, to purpose, desire (to do something); (occasionally) to be in great mind (also of good mind or in a good mind) (cf. sense II.ii.11). of mind: with purpose, or intending (to do something). to bring (also get, etc.) in mind: to persuade. to have (something) in mind: to intend, plan, or determine to do (something).
      a1325
      [see sense II.ii.9].
      c1450 (?a1400)
      Sire Meliager [was] in gret mynd a man out to sende To ser Alexander.
      Wars of Alexander (MS Ashmole) 1254
      [Composed ?a1400]
      1523
      Wherof complayntes came to the heryng of the duke of Berrey, who was in mynde to remedy it.
      Lord Berners, translation of J. Froissart, Cronycles vol. I. ccccli. 796
      a1535
      He secretly..caused the Quene to be perswaded and brought in the mynd, that it..shold be ieopardous, the king to come vp strong.
      T. More, History Richard III in Workes (1557) 41/1
      1563
      The said abbot wes of mynde to dispone..the kirk place [etc.].
      in J. D. Marwick, Extracts from Records of Burgh of Edinburgh (1875) vol. III. 166
      c1580 (1505)
      We ar and ever was of gude mynde till do this gude tovne..plesour.
      in J. D. Marwick, Extracts from Records of Burgh of Edinburgh (1869) vol. I. 102
      [Composed 1505]
      1586
      Neither did I it of minde to circumvent her.
      Let. Earle Leycester 13
      1599
      His Majestie being of gude mynd that the said Sir George be satisfeit of the saidis debursmentis, as ressone requyris.
      in D. Masson, Register of Privy Council of Scotland (1884) 1st Series vol. VI. 40
      a1617
      Pharaoh [was] in a good minde, as wee say, to let the people goe.
      P. Baynes, Lectures 233 in Commentarie upon First & Second Chapters Colossians (1634)
      1632
      [They] would..have confederated..with Godfrey Mercer for his grove, haveinge gotten Casson in a mynde for his.
      in R. S. France, Thievely Lead Mines, 1629–35 (1951) 151
      1661
      I doe not find my brother of the mind he seemed at first to be of to buy it.
      C. Lyttelton in E. M. Thompson, Correspondence of Family of Hatton (1878) vol. I. 24
      1764
      The Indions Said they had maid peas but we was a mind to starve them.
      H. Bostwick, Letter 10 December in Beekman Mercantile Papers (1956) vol. II. 953
      1779
      They..set their wit at work to find What the prophet had in mind.
      W. Cowper, Hypocrisy Detected 12
      1814
      Oh lud! if I can but get her in the mind to have me.
      Gonzanga ii. i, in J. Galt, New British Theatre vol. III. 113
      1840
      The sail-maker was a Fin, and could do anything he was of a mind to.
      R. H. Dana, Two Years Before the Mast. A Personal Narrative of Life at Sea vi. 49
      1865
      If the Supreme Court was a mind to make a fool of itself, that was no reason that his court should.
      Harper's Magazine October 674/2
      1876
      ‘I can eat all you're likely to kill in this campaign.’ ‘Then yeou may if you're a mind tew.’
      W. Minturn, George Douglas (typescript) ii. i. 13
      1877
      ‘I have something better in mind,’ he said; ‘come home with me and finish the evening before my fire.’
      H. James, American vii. 135
      a1911
      The next morning Susan went shopping. She had it in mind to get the materials for a costume of a certain delicate shade of violet.
      D. G. Phillips, Susan Lenox (1917) vol. II. xv. 358
      1949
      Britt Bailey had a mighty fine property..and he was no mind to get out of Texas.
      H. Preece 6 March in B. A. Botkin, Treasury of Southern Folklore (1949) ii. iv. 340
      1965
      I wasn't in mind to be asking further.
      B. Behan, Confessions Irish Rebel (1967) 157
      1986
      We could all do it if we were of a mind to.
      J. Nagenda, Seasons of Thomas Tebo ii. iii. 64
      1996
      I've always been a scribbler—all my family were journalists, and I had in mind to be one, too.
      Earth Matters Autumn 18/1
      the mind will wish or inclination [verbs] wish or be disposed or inclined
      willOld English–
      
      Expressing response to another person's desire or requirement, or to an obligation or expectation of some kind: am (is, are) disposed, willing…
      listc1200–
      
      With personal construction. Without dependent infinitive: To wish, desire, like, choose. (Chiefly in subordinate clauses, as in 1b.)
      to be of (also in) (a) minda1325–
      
      Phrases. to be of (also in) (a) mind (now usually to be of a mind): to be disposed or minded, to purpose, desire (to do something); (occasionally)…
      to will well that1340–1483
      
      to will well that: to be willing that. Obsolete.
      likea1375–
      
      With infinitive as object. Also with for to and infinitive (now colloquial and regional (chiefly U.S.)). transitive. To find it agreeable or…
      to find in one's hearta1393–
      
      to find in one's heart: †(a) To feel inclined or willing (to do something); to desire (obsolete); (b) to bring oneself (to do something); to be…
      to have a minda1400–
      
      to have a mind phr. With infinitive. To wish, desire, intend or be inclined (to do something). Now usually with premodifying adjective, most commonly…
      pleasec1450–
      
      transitive. With the person in the ‘experiencer’ role as object. Without it as subject. Formerly esp. in please you, so please you: may it (so) be…
      set1470–1715
      
      To have a specified disposition or inclination to be (so) disposed. Obsolete.
      to have a mind1530–
      
      to have a mind phr. With to and noun. †To have a favourable disposition towards (a person) (obsolete); to have a liking for (an occupation, task…
      care1560–
      
      To have a regard or liking for. Originally only in neg. or interrog. constructions (‘not to regard’ as… To have a regard, liking, or inclination for…
      fadge1592–1658
      
      To be content or willing, agree, ‘make up one's mind’ to do something. Obsolete.
      please1611
      
      transitive (in passive). With infinitive. Originally: to be gratified or satisfied. Subsequently: to have the will or desire; to have the…
      choose1622–
      
      The notion of a choice between alternatives is often left quite in the background, and the sense is… esp. with infinitive. To think fit, to be…
      offer1639
      
      intransitive. To incline, tend in some direction; to have an inclination or disposition to. Obsolete. rare.
      to feel like1808–
      
      colloquial (originally U.S.). With gerund, verbal noun, or noun phrase: to wish to do or have something; to have an inclination for. Cf. like, adj.…
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      the mind operation of the mind memory faulty recollection [adjectives] forgotten
      out of memorya1275–
      
      The action of remembering; recollection, remembrance. Now chiefly in from memory (also by memory), in memory.
      of minda1325–
      
      Phrases. to be of (also in) (a) mind (now usually to be of a mind): to be disposed or minded, to purpose, desire (to do something); (occasionally)…
      out of mindc1325–
      
      The state of being remembered; remembrance, recollection. Chiefly in phrases. out of mind (also †from mind): forgotten. Chiefly in phrases to be o…
      forlainc1330–1575
      
      Apparently used for: (? Laid aside), forgotten.
      unrememberedc1425–
      
      Not recalled or kept in the memory; allowed to pass from the mind or fall out of remembrance; forgotten.
      oblivious1535–1812
      
      Forgotten. Obsolete. rare.
      forgotten1600–
      
      Not remembered, that has passed from the mind or out of remembrance.
      unretained1666–
      
      Not retained (in various senses).
      unrecollected1733–
      
      Not recalled to memory.
      unrecalled1742
      
      Not recalled, esp. not remembered.
      buried1806–
      
      transferred and figurative.
      evanished1829–
      
      That has vanished, in senses of the verb.
      unmemoried1829–
      
      Unremembered; not full of or fraught with memories; having no memory.
      unrevived1877–
      
      Not revived.
      spark out1882–
      
      figurative. Forgotten; (completely) unconscious. Also as adv.
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    2. II.ii.10.b.
      ?1503–1675
      
      † to fulfil one's mind (also to bring one's mind to pass): to accomplish one's purpose, satisfy one's desire. to have (also obtain) one's mind: to get what one wants. for one's mind's sake: in order to gratify one's whim. Obsolete.
      ?1503–5
      I am redy and apparaylled to fulfyll your mynde & obeye to your commanndementes.
      H. Watson, translation of Valentine & Orson (1937) 142.3
      1509
      Longynge ryght sore my mynde to fulfyll.
      S. Hawes, Pastime of Pleasure (1845) xvi. 75
      1530
      It shall coste me a fall, but I wyll have my mynde.
      J. Palsgrave, Lesclarcissement 499/1
      1530
      For my myndes sake, pour satisfaire a ma phantasie.
      J. Palsgrave, Lesclarcissement 865/1
      1561
      Then doeth he fulfill the mynd of the exsorcist, for oneles he hath it, he will neither doe, neither speake any thinge.
      F. Coxe, Short Treat. Wickednesse Magicall Sci. sig. Aviij^v
      1598
      And she as women wont will haue her minde.
      F. Rous, Thule ii. sig. N 2^v
      1614
      This war he vndertooke as it were for his mindes sake: hauing receiued no iniurie.
      W. Raleigh, History of World i.v. iv. §1. 585
      1671
      Because I see that thou dost so earnestly desire it, I will fulfil thy mind as well as I can.
      H. M., translation of Erasmus, Colloquies 82
      1675
      He..ordained, that..his Fathers mind should therein be fulfilled: and added five more Secular Priests in the stead of five Monks which had wont to be there.
      W. Dugdale, Baronage of England vol. I. 320/1
    3. II.ii.10.c.
      1523–1618
      
      † by (also according to) the mind of (a person): by the direction of. Obsolete.
      1523–4
      Paid to the Orgon maker by þe mynde of M^r person for mendyng the Orgons, iij s iiij d.
      in H. Littlehales, Medieval Records of London City Church (1905) 322
      1618
      Item more they receyved which was given by Will^iam Ord, and lent to fower poore folk according to his minde, xl s.
      in J. Barmby, Churchwardens' Accounts of Pittington (1888) 74
    4. II.ii.10.d.
      1530–
      
      to be of (occasionally in) many (also †divers) minds: to waver in purpose, to be indecisive. to be in (also of, occasionally on) two minds (also in twenty minds, in (also of) several minds, etc.): to vacillate, to be undecided.
      1530
      I am of dyverse myndes, je me varie... I wolde be glad to deale with hym, but the man is of so dyverse myndes that there is no holde at hym.
      J. Palsgrave, Lesclarcissement 428/1
      1674
      The people were in many minds, some would needs fight as a thing that must one day be done, and therefore it was better to do it now.
      translation of N. Machiavelli, Florentine History ii. 29
      1738
      You'll never be mad, you are of so many Minds.
      J. Swift, Complete Collection of Genteel Conversation 55
      1751
      I was in twenty Minds whether to take her first, and then catch the Chickens, or to let her go off, and then clap upon them.
      R. Paltock, Life Peter Wilkins vol. I. xxi. 203
      1850
      This missive (which I was in twenty minds at once about recalling, as soon as it was out of my hands).
      C. Dickens, David Copperfield xxv. 257
      1850
      I was in several minds how to dress myself on the important day.
      C. Dickens, David Copperfield xli. 417
      1853
      Jack [Cade]..was in two minds about fighting or accepting a pardon.
      C. Dickens, Child's History of England vol. II. xxii. 171
      1881
      However bold the horse may be, he will soon refuse water if his rider be perpetually in two minds when approaching a brook.
      E. D. Brickwood in Encyclopædia Britannica vol. XII. 197/2
      1910
      When I came among you..I was of one mind. As I listened..I was of many minds. Now am I of one mind again.
      J. London, Wit of Porportuk in Lost Face 238
      1922
      I'm on two minds not to give that fellow in charge for obstructing the thoroughfare with his brooms and ladders.
      J. Joyce, Ulysses ii. xii. [Cyclops] 280
      1952
      I was in two minds whether to come or not.
      M. Laski, Village i. 13
      1989
      He considered the whole thing odd in the extreme and in fact was of two minds whether to believe me or not.
      Business Traveller June 45/3
      2000
      The Labour Party has long been of two minds about devolution.
      Independent (Electronic edition) 13 February 24
      the mind will decision irresolution or vacillation [intransitive verbs] be irresolute or vacillate
      haltOld English–
      
      intransitive. To be lame, walk lame, limp. archaic.
      flecchec1300–1420
      
      intransitive. To bend, flinch, give way; to waver, vacillate. Obsolete.
      waverc1315–
      
      Of persons, their sentiments, etc.: To exhibit doubt or indecision; to change or vary; to fluctuate or vacillate (between); to falter in resolution…
      flickerc1325–1440
      
      figurative. Of a person: To waver, vacillate. Obsolete.
      wag1387–1566
      
      figurative. To waver, vacillate. Obsolete.
      swervea1400–
      
      intransitive. To turn away or be deflected from a (right) course of action, a line of conduct, an opinion, etc.; †to waver, vacillate.
      floghter1521
      
      intransitive. To waver.
      stacker1526–49
      
      figurative. To waver, to hesitate mentally in a state of indecision. Obsolete.
      to be of (occasionally in) many (also divers) minds1530–
      
      Phrases. to be of (occasionally in) many (also †divers) minds: to waver in purpose, to be indecisive. to be in (also of, occasionally on) two minds (…
      wave1532–1796
      
      Of a person: To be restless in mind; to alternate between different opinions or courses of action; to vacillate, waver. Said also of the mind, will…
      stagger1533–
      
      figurative. To begin to doubt or waver in an argument, opinion, or purpose; to become less confident or determined; to hesitate or waver at. Now rare.
      to hang in the wind1536–
      
      To refrain from taking action; to be indecisive. Similarly in hanger in the wind.
      to waver as, like, with the wind1548–1825
      
      to waver as, like, with the wind. Cf. I.3b.
      mammer1554
      
      intransitive. To stammer, mutter; to vacillate, waver, be undecided.
      sway1563–
      
      figurative. To vacillate. rare.
      dodge1568–1763
      
      intransitive. To go this way and that way in one's speech or action; to be off and on; to parley, palter, haggle about terms. Obsolete.
      erch1584
      
      To be unwilling, hesitate; = argh, v.
      suspend1585–1749
      
      absol. To suspend one's judgement, to be in doubt; hence occasionally (with simple object or object clause) to doubt; also, to apprehend, suspect. Obs…
      float1598–1763
      
      To move unsteadily to and fro like an object on the surface of a liquid; to oscillate, undulate; figurative to vacillate, waver. Obsolete.
      swag1608–
      
      intransitive. To move unsteadily or heavily from side to side or up and down; to sway without control. transferred and figurative. To sway; †to…
      hoverc1620–
      
      To continue in a state of suspense or indecision; to waver as in an indeterminate or irresolute state; hence, to hang or remain on the verge of (a…
      hesitate1623–
      
      intransitive. To hold back in doubt or indecision; to show, or speak with, indecision; to find difficulty in deciding; to scruple. Const. various…
      vacillate1623–
      
      To alternate or waver between different opinions or courses of action.
      fluctuate1634–
      
      figurative. (Now chiefly without allusion to the literal sense.) Of persons: To pass to and fro, from one opinion, sentiment, or course of conduct…
      demur1642–1818
      
      intransitive. To hesitate; to delay or suspend action; to pause in uncertainty. Obsolete.
      balance1656–
      
      intransitive. To waver, deliberate, hesitate. Cf. I.1.
      to be at shall I, shall I (not)1674–99
      
      In the first person, used in questions to which the expected answer is a command, direction, or… to stand shall I, shall I (later shill I, shall I…
      to stand shall I, shall I1674–99
      
      In the first person, used in questions to which the expected answer is a command, direction, or… to stand shall I, shall I (later shill I, shall I…
      to go shill-I shall-I1700–
      
      to stand shill I, shall I: to vacillate, to be irresolute or undecided. Also to go shill-I shall-I, to stand at shilly-shally.
      to stand at shilly-shally1700–
      
      to stand shill I, shall I: to vacillate, to be irresolute or undecided. Also to go shill-I shall-I, to stand at shilly-shally.
      to act, to keep (upon), the volanta1734–44
      
      to act, to keep (upon), the volant, to hover between two parties, sides, or opinions. Obsolete.
      whiffle1737
      
      intransitive. To blow in puffs or slight gusts; hence, to veer or shift about (of the wind; hence, of a ship). Often figurative or in figurative…
      dilly-dally1740–
      
      intransitive. To act with trifling vacillation or indecision; to go on dallying with a thing without advancing; to loiter in vacillation, to trifle.
      to be in (also of, occasionally on) two minds (also in twenty minds, in (also of) several minds, etc.)1751
      
      Phrases. to be of (occasionally in) many (also †divers) minds: to waver in purpose, to be indecisive. to be in (also of, occasionally on) two minds (…
      oscillate1771–
      
      intransitive. To alternate between two states, opinions, principles, purposes, etc.; to vary or fluctuate alternately between two limits.
      shilly-shally1782–
      
      intransitive. To vacillate, be irresolute or undecided.
      dacker1817–
      
      figurative. To remain or hang on in a state of irresolution; to vacillate, equivocate, waver; be irregular in one's ways. Also, to have relapses…
      librate1822–
      
      To oscillate or waver between one thing and another.
      humdrum1825–
      
      intransitive. To proceed in a humdrum, monotonous, or undecided fashion. Also to humdrum it.
      swing1833–
      
      figurative. To waver, vacillate; to change from one condition or position to the opposite (esp. in figurative phrases with pendulum as subject: see…
      (to stand or sit) on or upon the fence1848–
      
      Phrases: chiefly U.S. (to stand or sit) on or upon the fence: (to be) undecided in opinion, or neutral in action. (to be) on a person's, the other si…
      um1853–
      
      intransitive. To say ‘um’, esp. in hesitation or indecision; to vacillate. Usually in to um and ah (cf. ah, v. 2).
      to back and fill1854–
      
      to back and fill (see fill, v. I.4c, I.4d), to go backward and forward. Also transferred and figurative. U.S.
      haver1866–
      
      intransitive. Chiefly British (originally Scottish). To behave indecisively or hesitantly; to vacillate between opinions or courses of action; to…
      wobble1867–
      
      intransitive. To hesitate or waver between different opinions or courses of action; to vacillate, exhibit uncertainty.
      shaffle1873–
      
      To work or move in a lazy fashion; to be undecided in plan or action; to vacillate, delay.
      dicker1879–
      
      intransitive. To dither, vacillate, hesitate. Also with about, around.
      to be on the weigh-scales1886–
      
      to be on the weigh-scales: to be undecided.
      waffle1894–
      
      To waver; to vacillate or equivocate; to ‘dither’. Originally Scottish and northern dialect. Now colloquial or nonstandard.
      to think twice1898–
      
      To call (a fact, circumstance, or other consideration) to mind. intransitive. to think twice: (a) To give particularly careful consideration to…
      to teeter on the brink1902–
      
      intransitive. Also figurative, esp. in to teeter on the brink and variant.
      dither1908–
      
      intransitive. Originally chiefly dialect, to tremble, quake, quiver, thrill. Now also in general colloquial use: to vacillate, to act indecisively…
      vagulate1918–
      
      intransitive. To wander in a vague manner; to waver.
      pern1920–
      
      transitive and intransitive. In the poetry of W. B. Yeats, or with allusion to it: to spin, revolve; to move with a winding or spiral motion.
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      the mind operation of the mind belief uncertainty, doubt, hesitation state of uncertainty, suspense [intransitive verbs] be in suspense hesitate between alternatives
      halt1382–
      
      To walk unsteadily or hesitatingly; to waver, vacillate, oscillate; to remain in doubt.
      dilemma1687
      
      intransitive. To be in a dilemma; to hesitate or be in doubt between two alternatives. Obsolete. rare.
      bedrift1837–
      
      pendulate1837–
      
      intransitive. figurative. To fluctuate or oscillate between two opposite conditions, opinions, etc.; to waver, vacillate.
      vacillate1841–
      
      To vary; to hover doubtfully.
      to be in (also of, occasionally on) two minds (also in twenty minds, in (also of) several minds, etc.)1853–
      
      Phrases. to be of (occasionally in) many (also †divers) minds: to waver in purpose, to be indecisive. to be in (also of, occasionally on) two minds (…
      to be torn between1871–
      
      to be torn between: to be distracted by (two equal but conflicting desires, emotions, or loyalties).
      to play pendulum1893–97
      
      to play pendulum: to swing or oscillate like a pendulum (literal and figurative). Obsolete. rare.
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    5. II.ii.10.e.
      1658–
      
      to know one's own mind: to form and adhere to a decision or purpose without vacillating; to be confident and decisive.
      to make up one's mind: see to make up one's mind at make v.1 Phrasal verbs II.11a.
      1658
      Surely these knowing times and you scarce find A man that rightly knoweth his own mind.
      H. Crompton, Pierides 46
      1697
      Is it then so hard a Matter to decide? I thought all people had been acquainted with their own Bodies, though few People know their own minds.
      J. Vanbrugh, Relapse iii. 47
      1745
      I cannot approve of hasty Marriages, or before Persons are of sufficient Years to be supposed capable of knowing their own Minds.
      E. Haywood, Female Spectator vol. I. 14
      1778
      Know your own Mind.
      A. Murphy (title)
      1823
      The report..that the young Earl of Etherington..intended to pass an hour, or a day, or a week, as it might happen, (for his lordship could not be supposed to know his own mind,) at St Ronan's Well.
      W. Scott, St. Ronan's Well vol. I. xii. 270
      1864
      And others laugh'd at her and Philip too, As simple folk that knew not their own minds.
      Lord Tennyson, Enoch Arden in Enoch Arden, etc. 26
      1888
      It is to be hoped he knows his own mind this time, and does not intend chopping and changing about again.
      Poor Nellie 299
      1922
      Pretending to understand everything,..and in reality not knowing their own minds.
      J. Joyce, Ulysses iii. xvi. [Eumaeus] 609
      1935
      Say, she knew her own mind, did that Jane. A regular humdinger of a dame.
      Punch 10 April 399/2
      1991
      By combining representative feedback with an informative documentary..a community can know its own mind with a high degree of accuracy on the key issues of the day.
      Whole Earth Review Summer 29/3
      the mind operation of the mind belief uncertainty, doubt, hesitation absence of doubt, confidence [intransitive verbs] feel or be confident
      wit1297–1450
      
      With to and infinitive: To be certain or confident, feel sure, expect confidently. (Cf. know, v. III.11.) Obsolete.
      to know one's own mind1658–
      
      Phrases. to know one's own mind: to form and adhere to a decision or purpose without vacillating; to be confident and decisive.
      to feel one's feet (also legs, wings)1889–
      
      to feel one's feet (also legs, wings): to be conscious of one's abilities; to be at ease or comfortable in oneself; (more generally) to be firmly…
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  3. II.ii.11.
    
    to have a mind phrase
    1. II.ii.11.a.
      a1398–1845
      
      † With a subordinate clause. To wish, desire, intend. Also in negative construction to have no mind. Obsolete.
      (a1398)
      Forȝetful & vnkonnynge, he haþ no mynde þat he schal ȝeue to his lord acountes of his outrage.
      J. Trevisa, translation of Bartholomaeus Anglicus, De Proprietatibus Rerum (MS BL Add.) f. 72^v
      [Composed a1398]
      1673
      They had no mind that Her Ambassador should be present.
      W. Temple, Observations upon United Provinces ii. 95
      1705
      I believe he had no mind it should be done whilst I was there.
      W. Penn in Memoirs of Historical Society of Pennsylvania (1872) vol. X. 65
      1732
      Suppose I've a mind he should drub, Whose bones are they, Sir, he's to lick?
      H. Fielding, Mock Doctor 5
      1750–2
      Now therefore I have a mind that we make a covenant with the Lord the God of Israel.
      Bible (Challoner) 2 Chronicles xxix. 10
      1818
      Have ye a mind I should scour my knife between your ribs, as my mother says?
      W. Scott, Heart of Mid-Lothian v, in Tales of my Landlord 2nd Series vol. III. 138
      1845
      The Duke had a mind we should cut a figure.
      R. Browning, Flight of Duchess vi, in Bells & Pomegranates No. VII: Dramatic Romances & Lyrics 13/2
    2. II.ii.11.b.
      a1400–
      
      With infinitive. To wish, desire, intend or be inclined (to do something). Now usually with premodifying adjective, most commonly to have a good (also great) mind: to be strongly disposed or inclined (to do something). to have half a mind: to have nearly made up one's mind (to do something). to have two minds: to be undecided (whether to do something) (cf. sense II.ii.10d). Similarly to have no mind (now somewhat archaic).
      The form I'm (also I've) a good mind (also half a mind, etc.) is still current in British and U.S. regional use.
      a1400
      For the greet mynde that he hath to done his maystris wille.
      in T. Wright & J. O. Halliwell, Reliquiæ Antiquæ (1845) vol. II. 44
      a1563
      I haue a great mynd to be a lecherovs man.
      J. Bale, King Johan (1969) i. 304
      1639
      Harke you Mounsieur, this gentleman has a great Minde to learne to dance.
      J. Shirley, Ball iii. sig. D3^v
      ?c1663
      Wh[itelocke] was importuned by his daughter Pryce..to come into Wales this Summer, & he had a good minde to it.
      B. Whitelocke, Diary (1990) 392
      1666
      And now I have a mind to set up for a Maker of Hypotheses.
      Bishop S. Parker, Free Censvre Platonick Philosophy (1667) 181
      1704
      The Duke of Lorraine had a very good mind to get footing in Ireland.
      Clarendon's The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England, Begun in the Year 1641 vol. III. xiii. 364
      1726
      They had half a mind to refuse me a passage.
      G. Shelvocke, Voyage round World xvi. 452
      1754
      Would a letter give him any pleasure; I have a mind to write.
      S. Johnson, Letter 28 November in Correspondence (1995) i. 29
      1819
      I have half a mind to go back in search of La Fanchette.
      Lord Byron, Letter 5 July (1976) vol. VI. 176
      1823
      I had a great mind to send you his unpaid bills.
      Lord Byron, Letter 28 March (1980) vol. X. 131
      1833
      It was lucky for us that we did not follow the nuptial procession (which we had more than half a mind to do).
      L. Ritchie, Wanderings by Loire 26
      1852
      I'm a good mind to have his throat cut.
      R. S. Surtees, Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour ii. xii. 60
      1858
      My Brother and I had all the mind in the world to laugh.
      Wilhelmina in T. Carlyle, History of Friedrich II of Prussia vol. II. vi. ii. 19
      1870
      He had little mind to be a martyr, but he had still less a mind to be a knave.
      J. E. T. Rogers, Historical Gleanings 2nd Series 102
      1876
      He had no mind to be a mere conqueror.
      E. A. Freeman, History of Norman Conquest (ed. 2) vol. IV. xvii. 54
      1879
      The old man is feeble and rheumatic. I've a good mind to lick him, and get square with his son.
      T. H. Sayre, Strategist (MS) ii. 22
      1882
      ‘This one,’ he went on slowly, taking up a soft, blue merino, ‘I'm half a mind to put back in the drawer.’
      Century Magazine July 341/1
      1888
      We'd two minds to camp on the mountain.
      ‘R. Boldrewood’, Robbery under Arms vol. II. xii. 205
      1923
      I've got half a mind to get the people..to copy it.
      W. S. Maugham, Our Betters ii. 111
      1930
      ‘I'm a good mind to whup you,’ says a Negro mother to her son.
      G. B. Johnson in B. A. Botkin, Treasury of Southern Folklore (1949) iv. iii. 698
      1975
      I'd a mind to show Miss McCourt the portrait, sir.
      L. Gillen, Return to Deepwater iv. 61
      1996
      I have a good mind to report you to Sister Rita.
      F. McCourt, Angela's Ashes (1997) viii. 221
      archaic
      the mind will wish or inclination [verbs] wish or be disposed or inclined
      willOld English–
      
      Expressing response to another person's desire or requirement, or to an obligation or expectation of some kind: am (is, are) disposed, willing…
      listc1200–
      
      With personal construction. Without dependent infinitive: To wish, desire, like, choose. (Chiefly in subordinate clauses, as in 1b.)
      to be of (also in) (a) minda1325–
      
      Phrases. to be of (also in) (a) mind (now usually to be of a mind): to be disposed or minded, to purpose, desire (to do something); (occasionally)…
      to will well that1340–1483
      
      to will well that: to be willing that. Obsolete.
      likea1375–
      
      With infinitive as object. Also with for to and infinitive (now colloquial and regional (chiefly U.S.)). transitive. To find it agreeable or…
      to find in one's hearta1393–
      
      to find in one's heart: †(a) To feel inclined or willing (to do something); to desire (obsolete); (b) to bring oneself (to do something); to be…
      to have a minda1400–
      
      to have a mind phr. With infinitive. To wish, desire, intend or be inclined (to do something). Now usually with premodifying adjective, most commonly…
      pleasec1450–
      
      transitive. With the person in the ‘experiencer’ role as object. Without it as subject. Formerly esp. in please you, so please you: may it (so) be…
      set1470–1715
      
      To have a specified disposition or inclination to be (so) disposed. Obsolete.
      to have a mind1530–
      
      to have a mind phr. With to and noun. †To have a favourable disposition towards (a person) (obsolete); to have a liking for (an occupation, task…
      care1560–
      
      To have a regard or liking for. Originally only in neg. or interrog. constructions (‘not to regard’ as… To have a regard, liking, or inclination for…
      fadge1592–1658
      
      To be content or willing, agree, ‘make up one's mind’ to do something. Obsolete.
      please1611
      
      transitive (in passive). With infinitive. Originally: to be gratified or satisfied. Subsequently: to have the will or desire; to have the…
      choose1622–
      
      The notion of a choice between alternatives is often left quite in the background, and the sense is… esp. with infinitive. To think fit, to be…
      offer1639
      
      intransitive. To incline, tend in some direction; to have an inclination or disposition to. Obsolete. rare.
      to feel like1808–
      
      colloquial (originally U.S.). With gerund, verbal noun, or noun phrase: to wish to do or have something; to have an inclination for. Cf. like, adj.…
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      the mind will wish or inclination [verbs] wish or be disposed or inclined strongly
      goodOld English–
      
      Considerable in size, number, or degree; fairly large; (sometimes) spec. adequately or sufficiently… Of general or indefinite expressions of size…
      to have a good (also great) minda1400–
      
      to have a mind phr. With infinitive. To wish, desire, intend or be inclined (to do something). Now usually with premodifying adjective, most commonly…
      to have a gay mind1557
      
      Noble; beautiful; excellent, fine. More generally. regional in later use.
      to have half a mind1726
      
      to have a mind phr. With infinitive. To wish, desire, intend or be inclined (to do something). Now usually with premodifying adjective, most commonly…
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    3. II.ii.11.c.
      1530–
      
      With to and noun. †To have a favourable disposition towards (a person) (obsolete); to have a liking for (an occupation, task, etc.); to want, desire, wish to possess or obtain (something). Now somewhat archaic.
      1530
      I have a mynde to one, I have a favoure to hym.
      J. Palsgrave, Lesclarcissement 580/1
      1605
      I have a great mind to this gentleman in the way of Marriage.
      London Prodigall i. ii
      1631
      They doe say, H'will meet a man (of himselfe) that has a mind to him. If hee would so, I haue a minde and a halfe for him.
      B. Jonson, Divell is Asse i. ii. 29 in Workes vol. II
      1674
      That..Compound for Sins, they are inclin'd to, By damning those they have no mind to.
      S. Butler, Hudibras (new edition) i. i. 14
      1683
      I never had less mind to any Journey in my Life.
      W. Temple, Mem. in Works (1731) vol. I. 457
      1711
      There visits among us an old Batchelor whom each of us has a Mind to.
      R. Steele, Spectator No. 145. ⁋6
      1726
      In a few Days I was able to call for whatever I had a mind to.
      J. Swift, Gulliver vol. I. ii. ii. 31
      1761
      Have you a mind to some doe venison?
      H. Walpole, Letter 16 April in Correspondence (1941) vol. X. 235
      1876
      The blacksmith said to me the other day that his 'prentice had no mind to his trade.
      ‘G. Eliot’, Daniel Deronda vol. IV. viii. lviii. 169
      1934
      By this time Milton had no mind to the ministry; he wanted..to devote himself to literature and to poetry.
      R. Macaulay, Milton ii. 34
      archaic
      the mind will wish or inclination [verbs] wish or be disposed or inclined
      willOld English–
      
      Expressing response to another person's desire or requirement, or to an obligation or expectation of some kind: am (is, are) disposed, willing…
      listc1200–
      
      With personal construction. Without dependent infinitive: To wish, desire, like, choose. (Chiefly in subordinate clauses, as in 1b.)
      to be of (also in) (a) minda1325–
      
      Phrases. to be of (also in) (a) mind (now usually to be of a mind): to be disposed or minded, to purpose, desire (to do something); (occasionally)…
      to will well that1340–1483
      
      to will well that: to be willing that. Obsolete.
      likea1375–
      
      With infinitive as object. Also with for to and infinitive (now colloquial and regional (chiefly U.S.)). transitive. To find it agreeable or…
      to find in one's hearta1393–
      
      to find in one's heart: †(a) To feel inclined or willing (to do something); to desire (obsolete); (b) to bring oneself (to do something); to be…
      to have a minda1400–
      
      to have a mind phr. With infinitive. To wish, desire, intend or be inclined (to do something). Now usually with premodifying adjective, most commonly…
      pleasec1450–
      
      transitive. With the person in the ‘experiencer’ role as object. Without it as subject. Formerly esp. in please you, so please you: may it (so) be…
      set1470–1715
      
      To have a specified disposition or inclination to be (so) disposed. Obsolete.
      to have a mind1530–
      
      to have a mind phr. With to and noun. †To have a favourable disposition towards (a person) (obsolete); to have a liking for (an occupation, task…
      care1560–
      
      To have a regard or liking for. Originally only in neg. or interrog. constructions (‘not to regard’ as… To have a regard, liking, or inclination for…
      fadge1592–1658
      
      To be content or willing, agree, ‘make up one's mind’ to do something. Obsolete.
      please1611
      
      transitive (in passive). With infinitive. Originally: to be gratified or satisfied. Subsequently: to have the will or desire; to have the…
      choose1622–
      
      The notion of a choice between alternatives is often left quite in the background, and the sense is… esp. with infinitive. To think fit, to be…
      offer1639
      
      intransitive. To incline, tend in some direction; to have an inclination or disposition to. Obsolete. rare.
      to feel like1808–
      
      colloquial (originally U.S.). With gerund, verbal noun, or noun phrase: to wish to do or have something; to have an inclination for. Cf. like, adj.…
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      the mind emotion love liking or favourable regard [transitive verbs] have liking for
      loveOld English–
      
      transitive. With a thing as object. To have a strong liking for; to be fond of; to be devoted to. Also, in weakened sense: to like, to be partial…
      likea1200–
      
      transitive. To find (something) pleasing or agreeable; to enjoy, have a taste for or take pleasure in (a thing, activity, condition, etc.). In early…
      to have a mind1530–
      
      to have a mind phr. With to and noun. †To have a favourable disposition towards (a person) (obsolete); to have a liking for (an occupation, task…
      affect1582–1875
      
      Other syntactic uses. transitive. With non-personal object. Obsolete.
      relish1600–
      
      transitive. To like, to find agreeable; to approve of; to anticipate with pleasure. Frequently in negative contexts.
      fancy1616–
      
      To take a fancy to; to entertain a liking for; to be pleased with; to like. With object a thing; also †with infinitive as object.
      fancify1656
      
      transitive. To have a fancy for; to like (obsolete).
      to go for ——1835–
      
      intransitive. To advocate or be in favour of; to be enthusiastic about; to like, care for. Also: to choose, opt for, decide on. Cf. to go in for at…
      adore1883–
      
      transitive. To revere or honour very highly; to regard with the utmost respect and affection; to love deeply. Now frequently in weakened sense: to…
      to have tickets on1896–
      
      Australian and New Zealand colloquial. to have tickets on: to have a liking or desire for; to fancy. Also in to have tickets on oneself: to have a…
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    4. II.ii.11.d.
      1553–
      
      With for, †of. To wish for, desire.
      1553
      Thus we se plainelye, that suche a one as hathe no minde of Mariage, semeth to be no manne, but rather a Stone, an enemye to Nature, a rebel to God him selfe.
      translation of Erasmus, Epist. to Perswade Young Ientleman to Mariage in T. Wilson, Arte of Rhetorique i. f. 26
      1600
      By Iacobs staffe I sweare I haue no minde of feasting forth to night: but I will goe.
      W. Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice ii. v. 37
      1631
      They doe say, H'will meet a man (of himselfe) that has a mind to him. If hee would so, I haue a minde and a halfe for him.
      B. Jonson, Divell is Asse i. ii. 29 in Workes vol. II
      1766
      To assist at tattering a kip, as the phrase was, when we had a mind for a frolic.
      O. Goldsmith, The Vicar of Wakefield: A Tale vol. II. i. 12
      1775
      When shall I come down to you? I believe I can get away pretty early in May, if you have any mind of me.
      S. Johnson, Letter 8 April (1992) vol. II. 197
      1790
      When he has a mind of a little fun.
      By-stander 134
      1855
      Philip had no mind for a second collision with the papal court.
      W. H. Prescott, History of Reign of Philip II of Spain vol. I. ii. iii. 442
      1871
      We have no mind for a sousing.
      Routledge's Every Boy's Annual January 45
      1895
      You won't have no mind for slingers, not to-morrow—..bein' sick!
      R. Kipling in Pall Mall Gazette 30 May 2/2
      1914
      Mr. Wrenn was talking to an American who had a clipped mustache, brisk manners,..and a mind for duck-shooting, hardware-selling, and cigars.
      S. Lewis, Our Mr. Wrenn xi. 143
      1948
      You couldn't really get away from the war even there. The ladies didn't seem to have a mind for anything higher than pattern-bombing.
      E. Waugh, Loved One 78
      the mind will wish or inclination desire [transitive verbs]
      willOld English–1875
      
      transitive. To wish for, desire, want (some state of affairs, usually for someone's benefit or the reverse); sometimes also with implication of…
      wilneOld English–1540
      
      To desire. With clause or accusative and infinitive.
      desirec1225–
      
      To have a (strong) wish for a person or thing; to want, crave, or long for. transitive. With simple object. To have a (strong) wish for (a person or…
      catcha1350–1871
      
      transitive. To be filled with or affected by (desire, fear, fury, or other emotion). Obsolete (poetic and rare in later use).
      appetec1385–1663
      
      To seek after, desire, covet, long for.
      appetitec1385–1652
      
      To have an appetite for; to desire greatly, long for, seek after.
      to wait after ——1393–1534
      
      To expect, look forward to; to be ambitious or desirous of, seek for. Obsolete.
      to set (also have, keep, turn) one's mind onc1450–
      
      The direction or focus of a person's thoughts, desires, inclinations, or energies. In phrases, as one's mind is (also runs) on: one attends to…
      list1545–87
      
      transitive. To desire or wish for (something).
      exopt1548
      
      transitive. To wish or desire greatly.
      to have a mind1553–
      
      to have a mind phr. With for, †of. To wish for, desire.
      desiderate1646–
      
      transitive. To desire with a sense of want or regret; to feel a desire or longing for; to feel the want of; to desire, want, miss.
      lust1653
      
      intransitive. To desire, choose, wish. transitive. To desire. Obsolete. (Cf. list, v.¹ 3.)
      to have eyes for1657–
      
      to have eyes for and variants: to pay attention to; to be interested in or attracted to (frequently in contexts excluding all but one person or…
      like1685–
      
      transitive. In a conditional construction, with should or would: to wish to have (something).
      want1698–
      
      transitive. With infinitive as object. To wish or desire to do something. Cf. wanna, v.¹
      choose1766–
      
      The notion of a choice between alternatives is often left quite in the background, and the sense is… To wish to have, to want. nonstandard.
      to be stuck on1878–
      
      transitive (in passive). slang (originally U.S.). to be stuck on: to be infatuated with (a person); to have a crush on. Also: to be taken with (a…
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    5. 1. II.ii.11.e.i.
        1703–
        
        In relative and if-clauses with implied infinitive.
        1703
        Without..restraining them from making Incursions where they had a mind.
        Clarendon's The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England, Begun in the Year 1641 vol. II. viii. 374
        1737
        When they have dropp'd all [the wild Boars] that are dangerous, and as much as they have a mind, they open their Toils.
        S. Berington, Memoirs G. di Lucca 261
        1826
        I have no idea of these things preventing a man from doing what he has a mind.
        W. Scott, Letter 6 February (1935) vol. IX. 412
        1848
        Those who had a mind were free to repair to a magnificent neighboring saloon.
        W. M. Thackeray, Letter 1 August (1945) vol. II. 413
        1874
        They could..burn us out if they had a mind.
        G. J. Whyte-Melville, Uncle John vol. III. xxi. 22
        1994
        The operator at the controls sees her and shouts down to git on over and git some, if she's a mind.
        Harpers Magazine July 41/1
      2. II.ii.11.e.ii.
        1771–
        
        With to representing an unexpressed infinitive (see to particle 20).
        The examples enclosed in square brackets are probably to be explained as instances of the idiom by which a preposition governing a relative expressed or understood is moved to the end of the sentence (cf. quots. 1674 at sense II.ii.11c, 1711 at sense II.ii.11c, 1711 at sense II.ii.11c). But the indefiniteness of the antecedent and the presence of a transitive verb in the sentence make it possible for the passages to be taken as anticipations of the modern colloquial practice, which may indeed have been partly developed from expressions of this kind.
        [1671
        Enquire what thou hast a mind to.
        H. M., translation of Erasmus, Colloquies 519]
        [1734
        Amoretto was with difficulty prevailed upon to eat and drink as much as he had a mind to.
        Lord Chesterfield, Letter 2 November (1932) (modernized text) vol. II. 291]
        [1744
        As our sex has the privilege of saying whatever we have a mind to.
        E. Haywood, Female Spectator (1748) No. 4. vol. I. 189]
        1771
        Folks say he is a conjurer, and can tell any thing he's a mind to.
        Trial Atticus before Justice Beau 14
        1852
        I don't need to hire any of my hands out, unless I've a mind to.
        H. B. Stowe, Uncle Tom's Cabin vol. I. ii. 28
        1859
        I s'pose a Governor has a right to flog anybody he's a mind to.
        S. Smith, My Thirty Years out of Senate (1860) 87
        1871
        You can call me when you are a-mind to.
        Lippincott's Monthly Magazine 27 March 282
        1895
        They..thought that they could deal as they had a mind to with his property.
        ‘Heatherbell’ in Scottish Antiquary vol. 10 79
        1941
        He said, Sure, of course, take all the snaps you've a mind to.
        J. Agee & W. Evans, Let us now praise Famous Men ii. 25
        1986
        She was welcome to join his friends if she'd a mind to.
        U. Holden, Tin Toys (1987) vi. 57
  4. II.ii.12.
    a1500–
    
    to change one's mind: to alter one's purpose, opinion, way of thinking, plans, etc.; also one's mind changes.
    a1500 (c1477)
    Often tymes his mynde to & fro In new opinions he shalle change.
    T. Norton, Ordinal of Alchemy (MS BL Add.) (1975) 732 (Middle English Dictionary)
    [Composed c1477]
    ?1515
    Yf so be that the sender of the letters do not chaunge theyr minde.
    W. Harrington, Commendations of Matrimony sig. A iii. ^v
    c1520
    As it is to an honest man besemyng But now he must be weddid his mind is chaungid.
    translation of Terence, Andria ii. vi, in Terens in Eng. sig. B^v
    1615
    I haue changed my mind concerning the disease called the worme.
    W. Lawson, Country Housewifes Garden (1626) 44
    a1616
    If you shall send them word you will not come, Their mindes may change.
    W. Shakespeare, Julius Caesar (1623) ii. ii. 96
    1617
    Cardinall Allan an Englishman, having used to persecute the English..had changed his mind, since the English had overthrowne the Spanish Navy.
    F. Moryson, Itinerary i. 121
    1631
    Do ye believe that our Lord will..rue of the bargain and change His mind?
    S. Rutherford, Letters (1863) vol. I. xix. 79
    1719
    I have lived to change my mind, and am almost of the contrary opinion.
    J. Allen in J. Duncombe, Letters by Several Eminent Persons Deceased (1773) vol. I. 214
    1764
    Three Parts of the City seem to approve of it, if their Minds don't change with the next Wind that blows.
    Dialogue Late Decl. & Remonstr. Back-inhabitants Pennsylvania 2
    1842
    It cannot be: my uncle's mind will change!
    Lord Tennyson, Dora in Poems (new edition) vol. II. 35
    1883
    Her first impulse was to change her mind and not go after all.
    F. M. Crawford, Dr. Claudius vi
    1959
    But it would be unrealistic to think that by huffing and puffing at him..the General can be made to change his mind.
    Times 11 November 13/6
    1982
    He would not change his mind about excluding ‘wheelchair wounded’ from the Falklands victory parade.
    Daily Telegraph 5 October 15/1
    1996
    They are convinced that one last heave in the months before the election could force the Government to change its mind.
    Sunday Telegraph 13 October i. 24/6
    the mind operation of the mind belief expressed belief, opinion change of opinion [phrases] change one's mind
    to pick (also peck) mooda1225–1856
    
    Anger, wrath. to pick (also peck) mood: to take offence, become angry. Obsolete.
    to turn, wend the luff?c1225–1485
    
    ? Some implement or contrivance for altering the course of a ship. Phrases, to turn, wend the luff (= Anglo-Latin obliquare dracenam), to change…
    to sing another song or a different tune1390–
    
    In phrases. to sing another song or a different tune, to speak or act in a very different manner.
    to waive (one's) wit1390–1540
    
    To cause to pass; to divert. to waive (one's) wit: to change one's mind.
    to change one's minda1500–
    
    to change one's mind: to alter one's purpose, opinion, way of thinking, plans, etc.; also one's mind changes.
    to change (turn, alter) one's copy1523–1656
    
    to change (turn, alter) one's copy: to change one's style, tone, behaviour, or course of action; to assume another character. Obsolete.
    to turn (one's) tippet1546–1650
    
    to turn (one's) tippet: to change one's course or behaviour completely; in bad sense, to act the turncoat or renegade. Obsolete.
    to change one's note1560–
    
    to change one's tune (also †note) To alter one's opinion; to alter one's manner or tone, esp. to act respectfully having previously been insolent…
    to face about1645–
    
    to face about (also to face right about and variants): to turn the face in the opposite direction (also figurative). Hence (Military) as imperative…
    to change (swap) horses in midstream (while crossing a stream)1864–
    
    to change horses: to substitute a fresh horse for that which has been ridden or driven up to this point; to change (swap) horses in midstream (whi…
    to sing another tune1890
    
    to sing another tune (etc.): figurative to change one's tone, speak in a different strain. (Often directly figurative from 1 or 2.)
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3. II.iii.
  In uses primarily expressing inclination.
  1. 1. II.iii.13.a.
      a1398–
      
      Inclination, tendency, or way of thinking and feeling; (also, with modifying adjective) a specified kind of character, disposition, spirit, or temper. †to bear a —— mind: to entertain or maintain (the specified) sentiments or state of mind (obsolete).
      frame of mind, state of mind: see frame n. A.III.20, state n. I.i.2.
      (a1398)
      Some [sc. beasts] beþ swiþe wraþþeful and angry & with stronge mynde, as þe hound, þe Camel, and þe asse.
      J. Trevisa, translation of Bartholomaeus Anglicus, De Proprietatibus Rerum (MS BL Add.) f. 259
      [Composed a1398]
      ?a1475
      For as ye [sc. Mary] were clene in erthe of alle synnys greyn, so schul ye reyne in hefne clennest in mend.
      Ludus Coventriae (1922) 372 (Middle English Dictionary)
      (?a1513)
      O mynd dissimilit, lord, I me confes.
      W. Dunbar, Tabill of Confessioun in Poems (1998) vol. I. 271
      [Composed ?a1513]
      1560
      Luther..reproueth his cruell and bloudy mynde.
      J. Daus, translation of J. Sleidane, Commentaries f. iij^v
      a1616
      Feare not: he beares an honourable minde, And will not vse a woman lawlesly.
      W. Shakespeare, Two Gentlemen of Verona (1623) v. iii. 12
      1631
      To be willing to dye, and content to liue, is the mind of a strong Christian.
      Earl of Manchester, Contemplatio Mortis 21
      1680
      Who can hear this and bear an equal mind!
      T. Otway, Orphan ii. 22
      1729
      Lead me home, that he may..know how to keep a stiller Tongue, and ever be of a better Mind than now he is.
      G. Adams, translation of Sophocles, Antigone iv. i, in translation of Sophocles, Trag. vol. II. 61
      1777
      But the war is not ended: The hostile mind continues in full vigour.
      E. Burke, Letter to Sheriffs Bristol 10
      1859
      For manners are not idle, but the fruit Of loyal nature, and of noble mind.
      Lord Tennyson, Guinevere in Idylls of King 242
      1867
      He was then brought to a better mind by a rebuke from a Christian.
      E. A. Freeman, History of Norman Conquest vol. I. App. 649
      1980
      You may, in fact, experience the mind of a warrior on occasion; resolute, flexible, clear, and free of doubt.
      D. Millman, Way of Peaceful Warrior Introduction 30
      1998
      They were dirtying him with their dirty minds.
      K. Desai, Hullabaloo in Guava Orchard (1999) xix. 166
      the mind operation of the mind disposition or character [nouns]
      erdOld English–1400
      
      In Old English: ? State, condition. Hence (in Middle English), disposition, temper.
      heartOld English–
      
      Disposition, temperament, character. Frequently with preceding modifying adjective (as kind, merry, etc.). Cf. hard-hearted, adj., kind-hearted, adj.…
      i-cundeOld English–1225
      
      A person's natural disposition or temperament. Cf. kind, n. I.1c.
      i-mindOld English
      
      Inclination, disposition, character. Cf. mind, n.¹ II.iii.13a. rare.
      moodOld English–
      
      A prevailing but temporary state of mind or feeling; a person's humour, temper, or disposition at a particular time (later also applied to a crowd…
      costc1175–1525
      
      A trait, characteristic, attribute, or quality; a person's natural disposition or character; (in plural) a person's customary or habitual behaviour.
      lundc1175–1450
      
      Disposition, nature; manners.
      evena1200–1350
      
      Nature, character; form or shape; likeness.
      kinda1225–
      
      The natural disposition, character, or temperament of a person or animal; innate character; nature. Also in extended use of things. See also phrases…
      custc1275–1300
      
      A trait or characteristic; a person's natural disposition or character. Cf. cost, n.² 3.
      couragec1300–1656
      
      The heart as the seat of feeling, thought, etc.; spirit, mind, disposition, nature. Obsolete.
      qualityc1300–1873
      
      Character, disposition, nature. Obsolete.
      the manner ofc1300–
      
      The case or state of affairs with regard to some matter; the nature, character, or disposition of someone or something. In later use only in the mann…
      talentc1330–1450
      
      Disposition or state of mind or character.
      attemperancec1374
      
      Temperament, natural constitution.
      complexionc1386–1856
      
      Constitution or habit of mind, disposition, temperament; ‘nature’. Obsolete (except as figurative of I.4).
      dispositiona1387–
      
      Natural tendency or bent of the mind, esp. in relation to moral or social qualities; mental constitution or temperament; turn of mind.
      propertyc1390–
      
      An attribute, characteristic, or quality. In earlier use sometimes: a distinctive, essential, or special quality; a peculiarity. Of a thing.
      naturea1393–
      
      The innate or characteristic disposition of a particular person, animal, etc. In recent use frequently in one's better nature: the better side of…
      assay1393–1579
      
      figurative. Character, temper. Obsolete.
      inclinationa1398–1713
      
      The overall or innate disposition of a person or animal; nature, character. Obsolete.
      gentlenessa1400
      
      A person's human nature. Obsolete. rare.
      proprietya1400–1876
      
      Particular or individual character, nature, or disposition; individuality, essence, idiosyncrasy; (also occasionally) properly characteristic…
      habitudec1400–
      
      Manner of being or existing; constitution; inherent or essential character; mental or moral constitution, disposition; usual or characteristic…
      makingc1400–1702
      
      Mental or moral character; = make, n.² I.2. Obsolete.
      conditionc1405–1611
      
      Mental disposition, cast of mind; character, moral nature; disposition, temper. Obsolete.
      habitc1405–
      
      The way in which a person is mentally or morally constituted; the sum of the mental and moral qualities; mental constitution, disposition, character.
      conceitc1425–1636
      
      Emotional state or disposition; frame of mind. Obsolete.
      affecta1460–1613
      
      More generally: a disposition, temper; a natural tendency. Obsolete.
      ingeny1477–1708
      
      Mind, intellect, mental faculties; mental tendency, disposition.
      engine1488–1624
      
      Natural disposition, temperament. Obsolete.
      stomach?1510–1881
      
      With various adjectives (e.g. bold, high, proud, malicious) or other qualifying words. (The combination of adjective and noun is sometimes…
      mind?a1513
      
      Inclination, tendency, or way of thinking and feeling; (also, with modifying adjective) a specified kind of character, disposition, spirit, or…
      ingine1533–1663
      
      Natural disposition, temperament. Obsolete.
      affection1534–1757
      
      State of mind generally, mental tendency or disposition. Also: an instance of this. Obsolete.
      vein1536–
      
      A particular character trait or predisposition; (also) a person's overall character or disposition.
      humour?1563–
      
      Usual or permanent mental disposition; constitutional or habitual tendency; temperament. Now rare.
      natural1564–1650
      
      Natural disposition, inclination, or character. Obsolete.
      facultyc1565–1623
      
      A personal quality; disposition. Obsolete.
      concept1566
      
      Disposition, frame of mind. Obsolete. rare.
      frame1567–
      
      A mental or emotional disposition or state (more explicitly, frame of spirit, soul, etc.); in later use… A natural or habitual disposition, temper…
      temperature1583–1768
      
      Constitutional bent of mind; disposition; = temperament, n. II.7. Obsolete.
      geniusa1586–1781
      
      A person's characteristic disposition; natural inclination; temperament. Obsolete.
      bent1587–
      
      esp. Mental inclination or tendency; disposition; propensity, bias. The usual modern sense.
      constitution1589–
      
      spec. Nature, character, or condition of mind; mind, disposition, temperament, temper.
      composition1597–
      
      Of persons. Mental constitution, or constitution of mind and body combined; the combination of personal qualities that make a person what he or…
      character1600–
      
      The sum of the moral and mental qualities which distinguish an individual or a people, viewed as a homogeneous whole; a person's or group's…
      tune1600–
      
      figurative. Frame of mind, temper, mood, disposition, humour: cf. tone, n. III.8b.
      qualification1602–1715
      
      The determining or distinctive quality of a person or thing; condition, character, nature. Obsolete.
      infusion1604
      
      Infused temperament; character imparted by nature. Obsolete. rare. Cf. infusionism, n.
      spirits1604
      
      In plural. A person's nature, character, or temperament. Cf. sense V.17a. Obsolete. rare.
      dispose1609–28
      
      Mental constitution or inclination; frame of mind; = disposition, n. II.6. Obsolete.
      selfness1611–
      
      Personality; identity; essence.
      disposure1613
      
      Turn of mind; = disposition, n. II.6. Obsolete.
      composurea1616–1715
      
      Composition, constitution, or construction, esp. as to its mode. Personal constitution, temperament. Obsolete.
      racea1616
      
      As a mass noun. Natural or inherited disposition. Obsolete. rare.
      tempera1616–
      
      Mental constitution; habitual disposition; = temperament, n. II.7.
      crasisc1616–1768
      
      The blending or combination of elements, ‘humours’, or qualities, in the animal body, in herbs, etc. As a permanent characteristic: Composition…
      directiona1639
      
      Disposition, turn of mind. Obsolete. rare.
      grain1641–
      
      figurative (from senses IV.14, IV.15). Quality, nature, temper; inclination, tendency.
      turn1647–
      
      Natural inclination, disposition, bent; aptitude, capacity for something. Usually followed by for (formerly also †to), or with specifying adjective…
      complexure1648–75
      
      = complexion, n. I.2, I.3, I.7.
      genie1653–
      
      A person's characteristic disposition or inclination; (also) a great natural aptitude or ability. Cf. genius, n. A.II.6, A.II.7. Now rare.
      make1674–1877
      
      Mental or moral constitution, disposition, or character. Obsolete.
      personality1710–
      
      The quality or collection of qualities which makes a person a distinctive individual; the distinctive personal or individual character of a person…
      tonea1751–1914
      
      A state of mind or feeling; mood, disposition. Obsolete.
      bearing1795–
      
      figurative. The direction in which a person's thoughts or opinions are inclined, or towards which the argument of a text, discourse, etc., leans…
      liver1800
      
      Disposition, temperament; = kidney, n. 2a. Obsolete. rare.
      make-up1821–
      
      The manner in which something is made up, put together, or composed; composition, constitution; (sometimes) spec. the character or temperament of a…
      temperament1821–
      
      Constitution or habit of mind, esp. as depending upon or connected with physical constitution; natural disposition; = temper, n. II.9.
      naturalness1850–93
      
      A person's inborn or basic condition or character. Obsolete.
      selfhood1854–
      
      One's personality; the character or interests which make a person a distinctive individual.
      Wesen1854–
      
      A person's nature (as shown in characteristic behaviour).
      naturel1856–70
      
      Innate character or disposition. Cf. natural, adj. A.I.2c.
      sit1857–
      
      The way in which something is set in relation to other things; (figurative) the inherent disposition or character of something.
      fibre1864–
      
      collective. figurative.
      character structure1873–
      
      The aggregate of the various traits in a person's character, seen as forming a system.
      mentality1895–
      
      Mental character or disposition; the characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person, social group, etc. Frequently with modifying…
      mindset1909–
      
      An established set of attitudes, esp. regarded as typical of a particular group's social or cultural values; the outlook, philosophy, or values of…
      psyche1910–
      
      Originally Psychology. The whole conscious and unconscious mind, esp. when viewed as deciding or determining motivation, emotional response, and…
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    2. II.iii.13.b.
      a1516–
      
      The way in which a person feels, or the attitude a person has, towards another; disposition or intention towards others. †to bear good mind to: to be well disposed towards (obsolete).
      a1516
      Go in hand with her anone..For to fele her mynde toward me.
      H. Medwall, Godely Interlude of Fulgens ii. sig. e.iii ^v
      1530
      Whome he had knowen & sene so specyally aboue other, to bere hys good myne [perh. read mynde] and fydelyte toward hym.
      translation of Caesar, Commentaryes x. f. xii
      1530
      I beare hym good mynde, je suis affectionné enuers luy.
      J. Palsgrave, Lesclarcissement 449/2
      a1563
      Ye knowe very well she beareth the churche good mynde.
      J. Bale, King Johan (1969) ii. 1929
      1569
      The more number of the nobilitie, bare towarde king Henry..their good minds and fixed hartes.
      R. Grafton, Chronicle vol. II. 707
      1580
      Not doubting but your Lordship..will..vouchesafe to accepte this Monument of my affectionate minde.
      J. Stow, Chrons. of Eng. Epistle Ded. ⁋iij b
      c1613
      Wee understand..your true mind & faithful liegiance towards us.
      in T. Stapleton, Plumpton Correspondence (1839) 48
      a1616
      I would I knew his minde.
      W. Shakespeare, Two Gentlemen of Verona (1623) i. ii. 33
      1693
      I desire yow to wryt with the bearer how ye are and your mind to me.
      in Dictionary of Older Scottish Tongue (1973) vol. IV. 272/1
      1765
      I am fit to think his old Honour does not bear an honest Mind towards her.
      R. Cumberland, Summer's Tale i. vii. 24
      1822
      Therefore, Mr. Peevie, would it no be a very proper thing, in the choice of the new counsellors, to take men of a friendly mind towards you.
      J. Galt, Provost xlvi. 342
      1893
      You said that by making Miss Barfoot see she was wrong you could alter her mind towards me.
      G. Gissing, Odd Women vol. II. iii. 66
      1932
      He spoke again, in wish to find out the swineherd's real mind towards him and if he would extend him longer hospitality there in the farm, or compel him city-wards.
      T. E. Lawrence, translation of Homer, Odyssey xv
      the mind attention and judgement esteem favour [transitive verbs] win favour with favour
      to let well ofc1330
      
      To think (highly, lightly, much, etc.) of (occasionally by, to, Old English embe). to let well of: to be glad of, welcome. Obsolete.
      favour1340–
      
      transitive. To regard with favour, look kindly upon; to be inclined to, have a liking or preference for; to approve.
      to take, accept, receive in greec1374–1894
      
      in gree (also at, to gree: cf. agree, adv., en-gree, adv.): with goodwill or favour, with kindly feeling or pleasure, kindly, in good part…
      likea1393–1794
      
      intransitive. With of, by, or with. To derive pleasure or enjoyment from (a person or thing). In early use also to like ill of: to dislike. Obsolete.
      smilec1400–
      
      To look on or upon one with favour, approval, or encouragement. Frequently figurative.
      to take agreea1425–50
      
      Pleasantly, kindly. to take agree: to take kindly or in good part. Cf. in gree at gree, n.² 1b.
      agreec1450–1642
      
      transitive. To receive or take (something) in good part; to accept favourably. Cf. sense V.15. Obsolete.
      to fawn on, upon1477–
      
      to fawn on, upon: (of a dog, etc.) to show delight at the presence of; to lavish caresses on, to caress.
      to bear good mind toa1516–
      
      The way in which a person feels, or the attitude a person has, towards another; disposition or intention towards others. †to bear good mind to: to…
      to look upon ——c1515–
      
      intransitive. To regard, pay heed to; esp. to regard with favour, hold in esteem. Cf. to look on —— 3 at phrasal verbs 3. Now rare (English regional…
      to look on ——1540–
      
      intransitive. To regard with favour; to hold in esteem; to respect. Cf. to look upon —— at phrasal verbs PV.2. Now rare (English regional in later…
      vouchsafe1582–1634
      
      To acknowledge (a person) in some favourable relationship or manner. Obsolete.
      conceit1589–
      
      transitive. To have a good opinion of; to take a liking to. Now rare (English regional and Irish English (northern) in later use).
      relish1594–1822
      
      intransitive. figurative. To be agreeable or pleasant; to find acceptance or favour with a person. Obsolete.
      to look to ——1611
      
      intransitive. To direct one's attention to; to consider, regard. Also occasionally in biblical use: to regard with favour (cf. to look on —— 3 at…
      impatronize1629
      
      To patronize, favour.
      aspect1663
      
      To look on with favour, to countenance. rare.
      sympathize1828–
      
      In weakened sense: To agree or be disposed to agree in some opinion or way of thinking, to be of (about) the same mind with a person or party; also…
      to put one's money on1847–
      
      to put one's money on: to bet on; (figurative) to favour or depend on; to be confident of the success or reliability of.
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      the mind emotion aspects of emotion state of feeling or mood [nouns] towards another or others
      stomach1476–1610
      
      Temper, disposition; state of feeling with regard to a person; occasionally friendly feeling, friendliness. Obsolete.
      minda1516–
      
      The way in which a person feels, or the attitude a person has, towards another; disposition or intention towards others. †to bear good mind to: to…
      View in Historical Thesaurus
  2. 1. II.iii.14.a.
      c1450–
      
      The direction or focus of a person's thoughts, desires, inclinations, or energies. In phrases, as one's mind is (also runs) on: one attends to, thinks of, is interested in, or is absorbed by. to set (also have, keep, turn) one's mind on: to desire to attain or accomplish, put or keep before one as an object of desire or as a goal; to concentrate on. to give (also put, set, turn) one's mind to: to concentrate one's attention on; to bend one's energies towards accomplishing or attaining (an objective).
      c1450 (?a1400)
      Ȝe behald me sa hogely, quare-on is ȝour mynde?
      Wars of Alexander (MS Ashmole) 269
      [Composed ?a1400]
      1475
      My mynde is now nott most vppon bokys.
      J. Paston in Paston Letters & Papers (2004) vol. I. 484
      1509
      For a ryche man settynge theron his mynde Shal into heuen right hardly passage fynde.
      A. Barclay, Brant's Shyp of Folys (Pynson) f. clxxii^v
      a1578
      The kingis maiestie sett his haill care and mynd to invaide Ingland.
      R. Lindsay, Historie & Cronicles of Scotland (1899) vol. I. 129
      a1593
      Still his minde runs on his minion.
      C. Marlowe, Edward II (1594) sig. D3
      a1628
      His mynd is on his meate.
      J. Carmichaell, Coll. Prov. in Scots (1957) No. 793
      1677
      The wolf..sent to school to learn to spell, could make nothing of all that was said to him but sheep. His mind still ran upon that.
      A. Horneck, Great Law of Consideration (1704) iv. 105
      1732
      His mind was wholly turn'd upon Spiritual Matters.
      True & Faithful Narr. in J. Swift, Miscellanies vol. III. ii. 263
      1768
      The landlord deliver'd this in a manner which instantly set my mind to the business I was upon.
      L. Sterne, Sentimental Journey vol. I. 94
      1827
      I've set my mind upon your joining the party.
      B. Disraeli, Vivian Grey vol. III. v. xv. 301
      1850
      Sordid and selfish as I knew it was..to let my mind run on my own distress so much.
      C. Dickens, David Copperfield xxxv. 357
      1859
      And since he kept his mind on one sole aim.
      Lord Tennyson, Vivien in Idylls of King 126
      1861
      But each of the sacraments must often have been deferred to a time when the candidates could give their whole minds to the subject.
      A. P. Stanley, Lectures Eastern Church (1869) vi. 254
      1898
      I had my mind on diamonds and all kinds of mammon.
      J. M. Falkner, Moonfleet iii. 37
      1926
      I'll stop talking now and try and keep my mind on the game.
      R. Lardner, Who Dealt? ix. 217
      1955
      At first her mind had not been on Fergus.
      D. Eden, Darling Clementine xvii. 173
      1958
      There's plenty of time to play with and I'm sure we can get it all sorted out if we put our minds to it.
      K. Amis, I like it Here i. 18
      1971
      When an aunt has set her mind on a thing, it's no use trying to put in a nolle prosequi.
      P. G. Wodehouse, Much Obliged, Jeeves x. 104
      1991
      Was his mind on the time he was..almost given up for dead, at approximately the age of many of the flyboys who would later be running sorties from Dhahran?
      Vanity Fair (New York) April 220/1
      the mind will wish or inclination [nouns]
      heartOld English–
      
      (One's) intent, will, purpose; inclination, desire.
      i-willOld English–1340
      
      Will, wish; pleasure.
      self-willOld English–1584
      
      One's own desire, inclination, or opinion. Obsolete.
      willOld English–
      
      Intention or determination that what one wishes or ordains shall be done by another or others, or shall take place; (contextually) an expression…
      intent?c1225–
      
      The act or fact of intending or purposing; intention, purpose (formed in the mind). Formerly also, in more general sense, Will, inclination; that…
      device1303–
      
      Will, pleasure, inclination, fancy, desire. In earlier use chiefly in at one's (own) device; later only in plural; now only in left to one's own de…
      couragec1320–1626
      
      What is in one's mind or thoughts, what one is thinking of or intending; intention, purpose; desire or inclination. Obsolete. (Cf. ‘To speak one's…
      talentc1325–1530
      
      Inclination, propension, or disposition for anything; ‘mind’, ‘will’, wish, desire, appetite.
      greec1330–1742
      
      (One's) good pleasure; will, desire; consent. by his gree (quot. 1483): of its own accord. of the gre: of (one's) own accord, voluntarily. out of gree…
      voluntyc1330–1652
      
      Will, desire, pleasure; that which one wishes or desires.
      fantasyc1374–1618
      
      Inclination, liking, desire. Obs.
      likinga1375–
      
      Wish, desire, inclination. Also in free liking: free will, choice, or preference. Now rare.
      disposingc1380–
      
      The action of making ready or inclined; preparation; disposition, inclination: see dispose, v. I.5, I.6.
      pleasancea1382–1568
      
      A person's wish, will, desire, or liking; spec. the divine will, divine commandment. Also: grace, favour. Obsolete.
      affectionc1390–1877
      
      The state of the mind as regards some specific object; disposition towards something; inclination, bent, penchant. In early use esp. with…
      wish1390–
      
      An instance of wishing; a feeling in the mind directed towards something which one believes would give satisfaction if attained, possessed, or…
      disposition1393–
      
      The state or quality of being disposed, inclined, or ‘in the mind’ (to something, or to do something); inclination (sometimes = desire, intention…
      affecta1398–1666
      
      The manner in which one is inclined or disposed; (also) the capacity for willing or desiring; a mental state, mood, or emotion, esp. one regarded as…
      likea1400–1689
      
      Pleasure, liking; at one's like(s): at one's pleasure or liking. Cf. liking, n.¹ Obsolete.
      lista1400–
      
      (One's) desire or wish; (one's) good pleasure. Phrase at (one's) list. Now only archaic.
      pleasingc1400–1527
      
      God's will; a person's liking, pleasure, or desire. Obsolete.
      emplesance1424–88
      
      Pleasure. Cf. empleseur, n.
      pleasurec1425–
      
      With a possessive: that which is agreeable to or in conformity with the wish or will of the person specified; will, desire, choice.
      well-willingc1443–1500
      
      That which it seems good to a person to do, intend, or allow; a person's pleasure or happiness; (in plural) things that give pleasure. Also: the…
      notiona1450–
      
      An inclination, disposition, or desire to do something specified; a fancy for something (now esp. a capricious one); a whim.
      mindc1450–
      
      The direction or focus of a person's thoughts, desires, inclinations, or energies. In phrases, as one's mind is (also runs) on: one attends to…
      fancy1465–
      
      Capricious or arbitrary preference; individual taste; an inclination, liking, esp. in phrases to have, take a fancy for, to; †to have no fancy with…
      empleseur1473–1572
      
      Pleasure. Cf. emplesance, n.
      hest?a1513–1845
      
      Will, purpose, determination. Obsolete.
      plighta1535–1726
      
      A state of mind (esp. to do something); a mood or demeanour. Obsolete.
      inclination1541–
      
      Love or affection for a particular person; romantic or sexual attraction.
      cue1567–
      
      Humour, disposition, mood, frame of mind (proper to any action).
      month's mind1580–
      
      Used allusively or humorously as a synonym for mind, n.¹ II.iii.14: an inclination, fancy, liking. Esp. in to have (also bear) a month's mind. to…
      disposedness1583–
      
      The quality or state of being disposed; inclination, disposition.
      leaning1587–
      
      figurative. Inclination, bias; tendency, ‘penchant’.
      humour1595–
      
      With infinitive, for, or (formerly) †of: an inclination, disposition, or fancy to do or experience something specified; (as a mass noun) the mood or…
      wouldings1613–1749
      
      In plural. Desires, inclinations.
      beneplacit1643–58
      
      Good pleasure, gracious purpose.
      wouldingness1645
      
      Desire, inclination.
      vergency1649
      
      Bent or inclination. Obsolete.
      bene-placiture1662
      
      = beneplacit, n.
      good liking1690
      
      Personal inclination or preference. Obsolete. rare.
      draught1758
      
      Attraction, desire; inclination, impulse. Obsolete.
      tida1774–
      
      A humour, mood, or fancy to do something.
      inkling1787–
      
      dialect. An inclination, slight desire.
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      the mind will wish or inclination desire [transitive verbs]
      willOld English–1875
      
      transitive. To wish for, desire, want (some state of affairs, usually for someone's benefit or the reverse); sometimes also with implication of…
      wilneOld English–1540
      
      To desire. With clause or accusative and infinitive.
      desirec1225–
      
      To have a (strong) wish for a person or thing; to want, crave, or long for. transitive. With simple object. To have a (strong) wish for (a person or…
      catcha1350–1871
      
      transitive. To be filled with or affected by (desire, fear, fury, or other emotion). Obsolete (poetic and rare in later use).
      appetec1385–1663
      
      To seek after, desire, covet, long for.
      appetitec1385–1652
      
      To have an appetite for; to desire greatly, long for, seek after.
      to wait after ——1393–1534
      
      To expect, look forward to; to be ambitious or desirous of, seek for. Obsolete.
      to set (also have, keep, turn) one's mind onc1450–
      
      The direction or focus of a person's thoughts, desires, inclinations, or energies. In phrases, as one's mind is (also runs) on: one attends to…
      list1545–87
      
      transitive. To desire or wish for (something).
      exopt1548
      
      transitive. To wish or desire greatly.
      to have a mind1553–
      
      to have a mind phr. With for, †of. To wish for, desire.
      desiderate1646–
      
      transitive. To desire with a sense of want or regret; to feel a desire or longing for; to feel the want of; to desire, want, miss.
      lust1653
      
      intransitive. To desire, choose, wish. transitive. To desire. Obsolete. (Cf. list, v.¹ 3.)
      to have eyes for1657–
      
      to have eyes for and variants: to pay attention to; to be interested in or attracted to (frequently in contexts excluding all but one person or…
      like1685–
      
      transitive. In a conditional construction, with should or would: to wish to have (something).
      want1698–
      
      transitive. With infinitive as object. To wish or desire to do something. Cf. wanna, v.¹
      choose1766–
      
      The notion of a choice between alternatives is often left quite in the background, and the sense is… To wish to have, to want. nonstandard.
      to be stuck on1878–
      
      transitive (in passive). slang (originally U.S.). to be stuck on: to be infatuated with (a person); to have a crush on. Also: to be taken with (a…
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      the world action or operation doing activity or occupation [transitive verbs] occupy or engage (a person) engage in or busy oneself about devote oneself to or take time for
      takea1350–
      
      transitive (reflexive). To apply oneself to a task, activity, or goal; to devote oneself to. Cf. to take to —— 4 at phrasal verbs 4.
      to give (also put, set, turn) one's mind toc1450–
      
      The direction or focus of a person's thoughts, desires, inclinations, or energies. In phrases, as one's mind is (also runs) on: one attends to…
      to give upa1616–
      
      transitive. To devote entirely to; to abandon, addict to. Chiefly with reflexive pronoun as object.
      to give into ——1692–1839
      
      To enter into, give adhesion to, fall in with (an idea, project, etc.); to engage deeply in (a business); to fall into (an error, a snare). Now…
      invest1837–
      
      transitive. To devote (time, effort, etc.) to a particular purpose, with the expectation that it will prove worthwhile or beneficial; to place…
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    2. II.iii.14.b.
      a1500–
      
      to one's mind: according to one's wish, to one's taste or liking. Similarly †according to (also after) one's mind (obsolete). Now somewhat archaic.
      a1500
      God made euery beest after his minde.
      Sidrac & Bokkus (MS Lansdowne) 3719 (Middle English Dictionary)
      1530
      I have a person or a beest accordyng to my mynde, I have them in suche awe as I desyre.
      J. Palsgrave, Lesclarcissement 580/1
      1535
      Yf thou haue a wife after thine owne mynde, forsake her not.
      Bible (Coverdale) Ecclesiasticus vii. 26
      1535
      Which had nether harnesse ner sweardes to their myndes.
      Bible (Coverdale) 1 Maccabees iv. 6
      1647
      [Saul] grunts against himself because he [sc. God] handles him nat after his own mind.
      J. Trapp, Commentary Evangelists & Acts (Matt. vi. 5)
      1685
      Agnes Fergison..heath goten a master to her own myend.
      in J. G. Dunlop, Dunlop Papers (1953) vol. III. 18
      1693
      Those Gropers, who, to gather one according to their Mind, will spoil a hundred by the violent impression of their Unskillful Thumb.
      J. Evelyn, translation of J. de La Quintinie, Compleat Gard'ner ii.v. iv. 86
      1719
      It was however, some Time before we could get a Ship to our Minds.
      D. Defoe, The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe 249
      ?1790
      You may brighten it to your mind by the above mixture.
      J. Imison, Curious & Misc. Articles (new edition) 92 in School of Arts (ed. 2)
      1847
      Commands are expected to be fulfilled..exactly to the mind of the person ordering.
      A. Helps, Friends in Council (1873) vol. I. viii. 130
      1898
      Nothing was more to the mind of Nicholas.
      Dictionary of National Biography vol. LVI. 21/2
      1918
      Ulick Shannon was finding the valley very little to his mind.
      ‘B. MacNamara’, Valley of Squinting Windows 52
      1966
      Seeing what that heat sees is not to my mind.
      R. Pitter, Still by Choice 19
      archaic
      the mind emotion love liking or favourable regard [phrases] to one's taste
      to one's minda1500–
      
      to one's mind: according to one's wish, to one's taste or liking. Similarly †according to (also after) one's mind (obsolete). Now somewhat archaic.
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    3. II.iii.14.c.
      1672–
      
      to take (also get, draw, etc.) one's mind off (from): to divert one's attention or turn one's thoughts from (something, esp. something worrying or painful).
      1672
      But it was no time now to complain in such terms, and the present danger I was in, drew off my mind from such thoughts, to consult for my safety.
      French Rogue xxi. 133
      1788
      There were many elegant amusements, that she had acquired a relish for, which might have taken her mind off from its most destructive bent.
      M. Wollstonecraft, Mary v. 34
      1822
      The grief of his mother, and her imploring helplessness, took Thornton's mind off from its regrets and painful thoughts, while it softened his heart.
      R. H. Dana, Idle Man vol. I. 79
      1889
      Well, it took my mind off from everything else; took it clear off.
      ‘M. Twain’, Connecticut Yankee xii. 143
      1915
      She was determined that Sir Walter should take her husband's mind off the guns of Britain, and divert him in an exquisite, quaint, sprightly, and slightly ridiculous world.
      V. Woolf, Voyage Out iv. 67
      1941
      I had a notion that a little of Billie and Sammy Glick might not be such a bad idea, if only to get my mind off my own tsurus.
      B. Schulberg, What makes Sammy Run? iv. 70
      1991
      The widow of the electrocuted man didn't even have children to take her mind off her loneliness.
      Atlantic June 87/1
      the mind emotion pleasure action of making pleasant [transitive verbs] make pleasant pleasantly divert attention from
      beguile1594–
      
      To divert attention in some pleasant way from (anything painful, or irksome); to elude the disagreeable sensation of, and so to cause to pass…
      to take one's mind off from1672–
      
      to take (also get, draw, etc.) one's mind off (from): to divert one's attention or turn one's thoughts from (something, esp. something worrying…
      wile1796–
      
      (As a substitute for while, v. 3) To divert attention pleasantly from (something painful or tedious); to charm away; esp. to cause (time) to pass away…
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  3. II.iii.15.
    c1460–
    
    State of thought and feeling; mood. Usually with respect to a specific characteristic, as peace or anxiety, sorrow or joy. Frequently in to set one's mind at ease.
    peace of mind: see peace n. I.3b.
    c1460
    A, dere hert, wo is me therefore; My mynde is worse than evyr it was.
    Abraham & Isaac in N. Davis, Non-Cycle Plays & Fragments (1970) 38 (Middle English Dictionary)
    (?a1513)
    Quho had all riches vnto Ynd, And wer not satefeit in mynd.
    W. Dunbar, Poems (1998) vol. I. 169
    [Composed ?a1513]
    1530
    He was never quyette in his mynde tyll I did put hym in a suertye.
    J. Palsgrave, Lesclarcissement 674/2
    a1616
    A turne or two, Ile walke To still my beating minde.
    W. Shakespeare, Tempest (1623) iv. i. 163
    a1631
    For our mind is heauy in our bodies afflictions.
    J. Donne, Iuuenilia (1633) sig. D3
    1667
    Not at rest or ease of Mind, They sate them down to weep.
    J. Milton, Paradise Lost ix. 1120
    1728
    He leugh and with unsonsy jest, Cry'd, ‘Nibour, I'm right blyth in mind.’
    A. Ramsay, Anacreontic on Love 32
    1750
    I saw a dream: and being troubled in mind I know not what I saw.
    Bible (Challoner) Daniel ii. 3
    a1763
    O how, with one trivial glance, Might she ruin the peace of my mind!
    W. Shenstone, Pastoral Ballad in Coll. Poems iv. 353
    1838
    Meanwhile, Ralph walked to and fro in his little back-office, troubled in mind by what had just occurred.
    C. Dickens, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1839) xxvi. 256
    1863
    A could wish as a'd learned write-of-hand,..for a've that for to tell Christopher as might set his mind at ease.
    E. C. Gaskell, Sylvia's Lovers vol. III. xiv. 242
    1933
    His leg had stopped hurting and left him pleasantly vacant of mind; in an easy, almost garrulous mood.
    H. Allen, Anthony Adverse vol. I. i. i. 15
    1958
    Robert could become..just another version of Ned, only more repulsive because of his greater pretensions. That ought to set Ned's mind at ease.
    J. Wain, Contenders vi. 129
    1990
    That ensured that any parents in the back concessions who might worry about their daughters succumbing to the blandishments of a seaport town could set their minds at ease.
    D. Folster, Chocolate Ganongs of St. Stephen, New Brunswick vii. 71
    the mind operation of the mind disposition or character [nouns] state of mind
    intentc1386–1623
    
    Mind, or an act of the mind; understanding; the mental faculties generally; frame of mind, will, spirit; perception, judgement; what is in the mind…
    mindc1460–
    
    State of thought and feeling; mood. Usually with respect to a specific characteristic, as peace or anxiety, sorrow or joy. Frequently in to set one…
    spiritc1480–
    
    In adverbial phrases indicating the attitude, disposition, or frame of mind with which something is done, considered, or viewed.
    headspace1972–
    
    colloquial. Originally North American. A (temporary) state of mind; a mindset.
    mind frame1982–
    
    = mindset, n.
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    the mind emotion aspects of emotion state of feeling or mood [nouns]
    moodOld English–
    
    A prevailing but temporary state of mind or feeling; a person's humour, temper, or disposition at a particular time (later also applied to a crowd…
    cheerc1225–
    
    A person's mental or emotional state or disposition, esp. as made apparent by his or her demeanour; mood, humour, spirits. Also: a person's demeanour…
    affecta1398–1666
    
    The manner in which one is inclined or disposed; (also) the capacity for willing or desiring; a mental state, mood, or emotion, esp. one regarded as…
    statec1450–
    
    A condition of mind or feeling; the mental or emotional condition of a person at a particular time. Frequently with preceding adjective or of.
    mindc1460–
    
    State of thought and feeling; mood. Usually with respect to a specific characteristic, as peace or anxiety, sorrow or joy. Frequently in to set one…
    stomach1476–1610
    
    Temper, disposition; state of feeling with regard to a person; occasionally friendly feeling, friendliness. Obsolete.
    spiritc1480–
    
    In adverbial phrases indicating the attitude, disposition, or frame of mind with which something is done, considered, or viewed.
    humour1525–
    
    A temporary state of mind or feeling; a mood. Frequently with in and modifying word, as bad, happy, mad, etc. Cf. good humour, n., ill humour, n. 3.
    vein1577–
    
    A temporary state of mind or feeling; a mood, a humour. Frequently with in, esp. in in the vein: in a fit or suitable mood for something…
    frame1579–
    
    A mental or emotional disposition or state (more explicitly, frame of spirit, soul, etc.); in later use… A temporary state of mind or feeling; a…
    tune1600–
    
    figurative. Frame of mind, temper, mood, disposition, humour: cf. tone, n. III.8b.
    tempera1628–
    
    Actual state or attitude of the mind or feelings; frame of mind; inclination, humour.
    transport1658–
    
    The state of being ‘carried out of oneself’, i.e. out of one's normal mental condition; vehement emotion (now usually of a pleasurable kind); mental…
    air1678–1728
    
    Disposition, mood. Obsolete. rare.
    tift1717–
    
    Condition, order; condition of mind, mood, humour.
    disposition1726–64
    
    A frame of mind or feeling; mood, humour.
    spite1735–
    
    A mood or humour. rare.
    tonea1751–1914
    
    A state of mind or feeling; mood, disposition. Obsolete.
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4. II.iv.
  In uses primarily expressing opinion or judgement.
  1. II.iv.16.
    c1400–
    
    That which a person thinks about something; a person's view, judgement, or opinion. Now chiefly in phrases at sense II.iv.17.
    c1400 (c1378)
    For alle are þei aliche longe..And to my mynde, as me þinketh, on o More þei growed.
    W. Langland, Piers Plowman (MS Laud 581) (1869) B. xvi. 58
    [Composed c1378]
    1421
    This indentur..beris wytnes that thai ar acordyt in this mynd eftir foluand.
    in J. B. Paul, Registrum Magni Sigilli Scotorum (1882) vol. II. 30/1
    c1450 (a1375)
    The good wyf seyd: ‘Be seynt Denys, Swyche ys my mende’.
    Octavian (MS Caligula) (1979) 888
    [Composed a1375]
    1512
    The seid Frensche Kyng..abydyng in his seid indurat & pervart opynyons & erronyous mynde.
    Act 4 Henry VIII c. 19 Preamble
    1530
    I reason with one in a mater to fele his mynde in it.
    J. Palsgrave, Lesclarcissement 680/1
    1560
    Such as could not be there present, he desyred to send their myndes in wrytinge.
    J. Daus, translation of J. Sleidane, Commentaries f. i^v
    1595
    Widow come some other time to know our mind.
    W. Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part 3 iii. ii. 17
    1689
    The Governor Desired Every Member of y^e board would deliver his minde, and give him advice therein.
    in Colonial Records of Pennsylvania (1852) vol. I. 250
    1706
    Pray let me know your mind in this, for I am utterly at a loss.
    A. Pope, Letter 10 April in Correspondence (1956) vol. I. 16
    1781
    Would to heaven these doubters would keep their minds to themselves.
    J. Moore, View of Society Italy (1790) vol. II. lxv. 294
    1807
    The most acceptable acknowledgement you can make her, is—at your perfect leisure and mind—to visit her, & give her a good sketch of her lovely darling boy.
    Letter 2 December in J. Constable, Correspondence (1962) 22
    1824
    Keep your mind tae yoursel.
    W. McVitie, Tales vol. II. 108
    a1896
    Weel, weel, than, I'm agreeable, but that's my mind.
    J. Slater, Seaside Idylls (1898) 52
    the mind operation of the mind belief expressed belief, opinion [nouns]
    doomOld English–
    
    A judgement or decision, esp. one formally pronounced; a sentence; mostly in adverse sense, condemnation, sentence of punishment.
    weenOld English–1325
    
    Opinion, belief. (Cf. wone, n.³ I.2.)
    advicec1300–1651
    
    The view which a person holds in regard to a given matter; opinion, judgement, assessment. Also: the action of adopting a particular view or opinion…
    wonec1300–1480
    
    Opinion, belief. (Cf. ween, n. 1.)
    opiniona1325–
    
    What or how one thinks about something; judgement or belief. Esp. in in my opinion: according to my thinking; as it seems to me. a matter of opinion…
    sentence1340–1609
    
    Way of thinking, opinion. Obsolete.
    sight1362–
    
    Opinion, estimate, judgement; respect, regard, view. Now rare.
    estimationc1374–
    
    Manner of estimating or judging; opinion, judgement.
    witc1374–1581
    
    Way of thinking, opinion, judgement: = mind, n.¹ II.iv.16, II.iv.17, sense, n. III.22. Obsolete.
    assent1377–1559
    
    Opinion. Obsolete.
    judgementa1393–
    
    The formation of an opinion or conclusion concerning something, esp. following careful consideration or deliberation. Also: the opinion or…
    supposinga1393–
    
    The action or fact of inclining to think something; conjecturing; assuming; imagining. Also: a conjecture, a hypothesis, an assumption, a…
    mindc1400–
    
    That which a person thinks about something; a person's view, judgement, or opinion. Now chiefly in phrases at sense II.iv.17.
    reputationc1400–1581
    
    Opinion, supposition; (also) the opinion or view of a person about something. Obsolete.
    feelingc1425–
    
    That which a person feels in regard to something; attitude, esp. emotional attitude, sentiment; opinion or belief based on emotion or intuition…
    suffrage1531–1817
    
    An opinion, judgement, or verdict; a point of view. Obsolete.
    counta1535
    
    (a) Estimation, esteem, consideration. (b) The act or way of estimating or regarding; estimate, regard, notice, note; = account, n. IV; esp. in to…
    existimation1535–1658
    
    An opinion, esp. one based on reasoning; a judgement. Cf. estimation, n. 4a.
    consent1599–1616
    
    Feeling; opinion. Obsolete. rare.
    vote1606–1723
    
    figurative. An opinion; a point of view. Obsolete.
    deem1609–48
    
    Judgement, opinion, thought, surmise.
    repute1610–
    
    Opinion, estimate. Now rare.
    judicaturea1631–1758
    
    Mental judgement; the formation or authoritative expression of opinion; assessment, appraisal. Obsolete.
    estimate1637–
    
    Estimation; manner in which things are viewed.
    measure1650–91
    
    figurative. An estimate, opinion, or notion. Obsolete.
    sentiment1675–
    
    What one feels with regard to something; mental attitude (of approval or disapproval, etc.); an opinion or view as to what is right or agreeable…
    account1703
    
    Estimate, consideration, thought; reckoning. In earlier use chiefly in to make account: to calculate or reckon that something will happen; to resolve…
    sensation1795
    
    An opinion. Obsolete. rare.
    think1835–
    
    What someone thinks about a matter; a personal opinion. Now rare.
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  2. II.iv.17.
    
    Phrases.
    1. II.iv.17.a.
      c1400–
      
      to my mind (also in my mind): in my judgement or opinion, as I think; also (occasionally) with the other possessive personal pronouns (cf. sense II.iii.14b).
      c1400
      [see sense II.iv.16].
      a1500 (c1477)
      Take no man therto But he be wagide..And that your wagis be to theire mynde Bettir then thei elswere can fynde.
      T. Norton, Ordinal of Alchemy (MS BL Add.) (1975) 1357 (Middle English Dictionary)
      [Composed c1477]
      1518
      And y^t hayd bene beste for me In my mynd.
      in B. Cusack, Everyday English 1500–1700 (1998) 224
      1600
      Anthonio, gratifie this gentleman, for in my mind you are much bound to him.
      W. Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice iv. i. 404
      1604
      But to my minde..it is a custome More honourd in the breach, then the obseruance.
      W. Shakespeare, Hamlet i. iv. 16
      1663
      It is, in my Mind, a very delightful Pastime.
      A. Cowley, Of Obscurity in Essays in Verse & Prose
      1714
      Now in my Mind—I take Snuff with a very Jantee Air.
      S. Centlivre, Wonder ii. 15
      1754
      My book..draws towards its end, but which I cannot finish to my mind without visiting the libraries of Oxford.
      S. Johnson, Letter 16 July (1992) vol. I. 81
      1801
      They then got into their carriage, a mighty flashy one, to my mind.
      ‘Gabrielli’, Mysterious Husband vol. III. 255
      1813
      The modern cestus,..is not, in my mind, an agreeable ornament.
      J. C. Hobhouse, Journey (ed. 2) 501
      a1865
      The other is but a loutish young fellow, to my mind.
      E. C. Gaskell, Wives & Daughters (1866) vol. I. xvi. 182
      1877
      Your best chance for success will be precisely in being, to her mind, unusual, unexpected, original.
      H. James, American viii. 148
      1915
      Would you mind helping us by saying what, to your minds, are the worst qualities of this unique civilization of yours?
      C. P. Gilman, Herland in Forerunner July 185/2
      1941
      In my mind Dante's beliefs are very bold speculations at which the accusing finger has pointed steadily for a long time now.
      J. C. Ransom, New Criticism ii. 208
      1974
      An eye should be kept on him, to my mind.
      ‘M. Innes’, Appleby's Other Story x. 79
      1992
      Refusing to impose punitive tariffs on a foreign producer is, to his mind, the equivalent of bankrolling foreigners.
      New Republic 11 May 13/1
      the mind operation of the mind belief expressed belief, opinion personal opinion [adverbs] in my opinion
      to (my) seemingc1386–1667
      
      to (my) seeming, as it seems or appears to (me), as (I) think, in (my) opinion or judgement. Also in my seeming. Obsolete.
      to my supposinga1393–
      
      The action or fact of inclining to think something; conjecturing; assuming; imagining. Also: a conjecture, a hypothesis, an assumption, a…
      in my mindc1400–
      
      Phrases. to my mind (also in my mind): in my judgement or opinion, as I think; also (occasionally) with the other possessive personal pronouns (cf…
      conceitc1405–1840
      
      Personal opinion, judgement, or estimation; an instance of this. Obsolete.
      in one's own conceit1483–
      
      in one's own conceit: according to one's own (inflated) opinion, estimation, or judgement. Frequently with negative connotations (cf. sense…
      in my fantasy1561–76
      
      in my fantasy: = ‘as I imagine’; modestly used for ‘in my opinion’. Obs.
      to my mind1600
      
      Phrases. to my mind (also in my mind): in my judgement or opinion, as I think; also (occasionally) with the other possessive personal pronouns (cf…
      in my seeming1604
      
      to (my) seeming, as it seems or appears to (me), as (I) think, in (my) opinion or judgement. Also in my seeming. Obsolete.
      in (also to) my conception1650–1911
      
      in (also to) my conception: to my understanding, in my opinion. Now rare.
      to my way of thinking1733–
      
      to my (her, etc.) way of thinking: in my (your, etc.) opinion. Cf. way of thinking at phrases P.4h.
      if you ask me1873–
      
      colloquial. if you ask me: in my opinion.
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    2. II.iv.17.b.
      ?1496–
      
      to be of (also in) one (or a) mind and variants: to agree in judgement, purpose, or opinion; to be unanimous. with one mind: unanimously, with one accord.
      ?1496
      If we hadde alle here ben of oone mynde in folowyng directly the Kinges mynde.
      in J. Gairdner, Letters Reigns of Richard III & Henry VII (1863) vol. II. 67
      1570
      With ane mynde thay did consent togidder Dauid to slay.
      in J. Cranstoun, Satirical Poems Reformation (1891) 87
      a1600 (1535)
      All in ane mynd and will.
      W. Stewart, translation of H. Boece, Buik of Croniclis of Scotland (1858) 38902
      [Composed 1535]
      a1616
      I would we were all of one minde, and one minde good.
      W. Shakespeare, Cymbeline (1623) v. v. 297
      a1616
      He and his Phisitions Are of a minde.
      W. Shakespeare, All's Well that ends Well (1623) i. iii. 236
      1648
      The three Spaniards were halfe of the same mind.
      T. Gage, English-American 191
      1686
      Being so near of a mind, we have yet been so long clashing Quills, as Adversaries.
      J. Gowther, Amicable Accommodation 2
      a1712
      And, by the Tyrant's Murder, we may find That Cato and the Gods were of a Mind.
      G. Granville, Ess. Unnat. Flights Poetry in Poems 176
      1740
      Their Lovers are generally constant, simple Sighers, both of a Mind.
      C. Cibber, Apology for Life Colley Cibber ix. 179
      1819
      The ranks were taken with one mind.
      W. Wordsworth, Waggoner i. 9
      1862
      A panel means twelve perplexed agriculturists, who..are starved till they are of one mind.
      J. H. Burton, Book-hunter ii. 131
      1871
      When men have anything to do in common, that they should be of one mind is a pleasant thing.
      B. Jowett, translation of Plato, Dialogues vol. III. 577
      1877
      Here they were, all of a mind, and all ready to start.
      C. H. Spurgeon, Sermon vol. XXIII. 70
      1933
      Strangers impinging, the sense of a vast company of people by no means all of one mind.
      D. Richardson in J. Gawsworth, Ten Contemporaries 2nd Series ix. 196
      1981
      They were of one mind on the necessity of involving the United States in the defence of Western Europe.
      Dictionary National Biogr. 1961–70 52/1
      1992
      Then must you..pick up your hatchets to rise with one mind and one heart against those whites who have so defiled her.
      A. W. Eckert, Sorrow in our Heart xi. 663
      the mind language statement agreement, concurrence, or unanimity [intransitive verbs] be in agreement
      accord1340–
      
      intransitive. Of two or more things: to be in accord, harmony, or agreement with each other; frequently with adverb or adverbial phrase as well, tog…
      cordc1380–1600
      
      intransitive. Of persons: To come to agreement, agree with; to agree, assent to; = accord, v. I.2, I.3.
      to be condescendedc1386–1592
      
      to be condescended: to be agreed. Obsolete.
      consenta1400–1866
      
      intransitive. To be of the same opinion, to reach a consensus; to agree with another or others on a particular matter; to be in agreement. Also trans…
      intend1421–1509
      
      intransitive. To have or come to an understanding; to agree together; to be in accord.
      onec1450–
      
      intransitive. To agree, unite; to come to terms. rare.
      drawc1480–
      
      intransitive. figurative and in figurative contexts. To work in pursuit of a common goal; to cooperate; to pull together. Also: to agree, to get…
      to be of (also in) one (or a) mind?1496–
      
      Phrases. to be of (also in) one (or a) mind and variants: to agree in judgement, purpose, or opinion; to be unanimous. with one mind: unanimously…
      agreea1513–
      
      To be in agreement as to particular points. intransitive. Of two or more parties: to share the same opinion about something; to concur about, as to…
      gree?a1513–
      
      To be in harmony in opinion, way of life, etc.; to be of the same mind; to be friends; also of things, to be in accord or harmonious.
      to draw by one string1558–
      
      A line for binding or attaching anything; normally one composed of twisted threads of spun vegetable… Figurative phrases. †to draw by one string…
      conspire1579–1734
      
      To concur or agree in spirit, sentiment, sense, tenor, testimony, assertion, etc. Obsolete.
      to meet witha1586–1661
      
      intransitive. To agree or be in accord with. Obsolete.
      conclude1586
      
      intransitive. To come to a decision, make an arrangement or agreement, resolve, determine. To close with (an opinion). Obsolete.
      condog1592–1678
      
      intransitive. To concur, agree.
      consign1600–16
      
      intransitive. To set one's seal, subscribe, agree to anything. Obsolete.
      hit1608–1876
      
      intransitive. Of two or more people or things: to agree, to accord; to come to an agreement. Obsolete (regional in later use).
      centre1652–1708
      
      intransitive. With in, upon. To agree, unite. Obsolete.
      to be of (another's) mind1717
      
      Phrases. to be of (rarely †in) mind and variants (with clause or modifying adjective): to hold the specified opinion. to be of (another's) mind…
      to go all the way (also the whole way) with1829–
      
      to go all the way (also the whole way) with: to agree completely with (frequently in negative contexts).
      to sing the same song1846–
      
      to sing the same song (also tune) and variants: (of a number of people) to express the same view, to say the same thing; (also, esp. in to sing from…
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    3. II.iv.17.c.
      c1500–
      
      to speak one's mind: to give one's judgement or opinion; esp. to express one's sentiments candidly or plainly, to speak freely. Also to open one's mind (now archaic). Similarly to tell (a person) one's mind, to let (a person) know one's mind: to let (a person) know one's judgement or opinion.
      a piece (also a bit) of one's mind: see piece n. Phrases P.6, bit n.2 & adj.2 Phrases P.4b.
      c1500
      Is tell yw my mynd, anes tayliur, dame; I deme we lak plesur.
      in R. H. Robbins, Secular Lyrics 14th & 15th Century (1952) 5 (Middle English Dictionary)
      1508
      A mannes entent or mynde spoken by his owne mouth moueth more the herer than it were shewed & spoken by ony other.
      J. Fisher, Treatise Penytencyall Psalmes sig. nn.v^v
      1530
      And I may catche hym ones, I shall tell hym more of my mynde.
      J. Palsgrave, Lesclarcissement 478/2
      1533
      That we should freindly open our minds each to other.
      in W. H. Turner, Selections Records Oxford (1880) 115
      1596
      Lett me knowe yo^r minde eyther to denie me or ells to yelde to mee.
      in B. Cusack, Everyday English 1500–1700 (1998) 131
      a1616
      Your betters haue indur'd me say my minde.
      W. Shakespeare, Taming of Shrew (1623) iv. iii. 75
      a1616
      Giue me leaue To speake my minde.
      W. Shakespeare, As you like It (1623) ii. vii. 59
      1676
      'Tis happy that some or other of this Few chances ever and anon to speak their minds out, to shew us plainly what they would be at.
      A. Marvell, Mr. Smirke sig. G2^v
      1682
      I have opened my mind unto you.
      J. Bunyan, Holy War 13
      1702
      When I know her further than Skin-deep, I'll tell you more of my mind.
      R. Steele, Funeral ii. 19
      1728
      When got to Sea, he opened his Mind to the Chiefs of his Equipage.
      J. Morgan, Complete History of Algiers vol. I. ii. 221
      1765
      My dogmaticalness is..a custom of coming to the point at once, and telling my mind flat and plain.
      J. Wesley, Works (1872) vol. XIII. 239
      1806
      I let them know my mind in a manner that pretty effectually secures me from this ‘misery’, for the rest of that sitting.
      J. Beresford, Miseries of Human Life vol. I. vii. 175
      1846
      I've spoke my mind too fully out.
      R. Browning, Soul's Trag. in Bells & Pomegranates No. VIII i
      1861
      As it grew more and more easy to him to open his mind to Dolly Winthrop, he gradually communicated to her all he could describe of his early life.
      ‘G. Eliot’, Silas Marner xvi. 284
      1888
      Henry..spoke out his mind and showed that he was not too well-pleased.
      A. Jessopp, Coming of Friars i. 42
      1904
      Your sarcasms will never prevent my speaking my mind.
      H. O. Sturgis, Belchamber xix. 269
      1954
      As hostess and President she felt she ought not to have spoken her mind so freely.
      A. Thirkell, What did it Mean? 74
      1988
      The James children had always been encouraged to speak their minds freely.
      M. Seymour, Ring of Conspirators iv. 110
      1995
      If they annoy you so much, why don't you just speak your mind?
      K. Ishiguro, Unconsoled xxii. 327
      archaic
      the mind language statement [intransitive verbs] state or declare one's opinion or position
      opena1382–
      
      intransitive. Originally: †to speak out, to proclaim what one knows (obsolete). Later: spec. to declare one's thoughts or feelings, to unburden…
      to show one's mind1492–
      
      to show one's mind: to reveal one's thought or intention; to express one's opinion or judgement. Also with forth. Now rare.
      to speak one's mindc1500–
      
      Phrases. to speak one's mind: to give one's judgement or opinion; esp. to express one's sentiments candidly or plainly, to speak freely. Also to open…
      to speak (also give) one's sense1646
      
      An opinion, a view, or a judgement. One held or formed by an individual. In early use chiefly in to abound in one's own sense. In later use also in to…
      position1647–1703
      
      intransitive. To put forward or lay down a position or thesis. Also transitive. Obsolete.
      to declare for1669–1769
      
      to declare for: to declare oneself a candidate for; to make a bid for. Obsolete.
      explain1709–85
      
      intransitive. To speak one's mind, give one's views upon (a subject). Also with against. Obsolete.
      to come out1836–
      
      intransitive. With complement. To make a public declaration in support of or against something specified; to declare oneself a supporter of, or…
      to go on record1867–
      
      Originally U.S. to go on record: to state one's opinion openly or officially, esp. so that it is formally recorded (frequently with as introducing…
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      the mind operation of the mind belief expressed belief, opinion personal opinion [verbs] express one's opinion
      to speak one's mindc1500–
      
      Phrases. to speak one's mind: to give one's judgement or opinion; esp. to express one's sentiments candidly or plainly, to speak freely. Also to open…
      to open one's budget1548–1861
      
      figurative. Phrase, to open one's budget: to speak one's mind. Obsolete. (Cf. mumbudget, n. & int. & adj.)
      to speak (also give) one's sense1646
      
      An opinion, a view, or a judgement. One held or formed by an individual. In early use chiefly in to abound in one's own sense. In later use also in to…
      pronounce1801–
      
      transitive (reflexive). To utter or avow one's opinions or intentions; to declare oneself.
      to say (also speak) one's piece1822–
      
      The product or result of an art, craft, etc. Cf. sense I.1c. A passage for recitation; a short speech. Now chiefly U.S. and English regional…
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    4. II.iv.17.d.
      1512–1874
      
      † against the mind of (a person): in opposition to a person's judgement, wish, or opinion; without a person's approbation or consent. Also without the mind of. Obsolete.
      1512
      The said John..fortuned to be slayn..ayenst the will and mynde of your seid Beseecher.
      Act 4 Henry VIII c. 20 Preamble
      1553
      The Councell which is celebrated without the mynde and consent of the Romyshe Byshop.
      T. Becon, Relikes of Rome (1563) 213
      1668
      Cassenius against the mind of all Anatomists draws its original from the Pinnæ of the Nose.
      N. Culpeper & A. Cole, translation of T. Bartholin, Anatomy (new edition) iii. x. 151
      1698
      Themistocles..brought the Athenians back to their City, which they fortified, and added the Pyreum to it much against the Spartan's Mind.
      T. Hearne, Ductor Historicus vol. I. iii. ix. 324
      ?1747
      I see thirteen men of..the Associate Synod..carrying a matter by a thin meeting by a scrimp majority of four votes, not only against the mind of their brethren, but against the whole flock of Christ that have travelled the road to glory before us.
      E. Erskine in Princeton Review vol. 7 (1835) 230
      1804
      I fear to die... For oh! it goes against the mind of man To be turned out from its warm wonted home, Ere yet one rent admits the winter's chill.
      J. Baillie, Rayner iv. i, in Miscellaneous Plays 91
      1874
      This fire in you Who chose him, being so young, of your own will, Against the mind of many, for your lord, Shall rather burn yourself than purge his mood.
      A. C. Swinburne, Bothwell ii. iv. 130
    5. II.iv.17.e.
      1567–
      
      to be of (rarely †in) mind and variants (with clause or modifying adjective): to hold the specified opinion. to be of (another's) mind: to be of the same way of thinking, or agree in opinion with (another person).
      1567
      The nobility are of mind to suit assistance of the queen.
      in P. F. Tytler, History of Scotland (1864) vol. III. 248
      1581
      I am of this minde, that the making of rime shoulde not make a Poet use naughtie wordes.
      G. Pettie, translation of S. Guazzo, Ciuile Conuersation (1586) ii. 66 b
      1585
      Hee was alwaies of opinion and minde, that..learning, is not to be sought for in bookes.
      J. Stell in T. Washington, translation of N. de Nicolay, Nauigations Turkie Epistle Ded.
      1597
      Sweete Yorke, sweete husband, be not of that mind.
      W. Shakespeare, Richard II v. ii. 107
      a1616
      He sent me word, if I said his beard was not cut well, hee was in the minde it was.
      W. Shakespeare, As you like It (1623) v. iv. 70
      1634
      Augustine was of mind, that councils, Bishops, &c. ought not to be objected for triall of controversies, but the holy scriptures onely.
      J. Canne, Necessitie of Separation v. 210
      1647
      I am of the I[t]alians mind that said Nulla nuova, buona nuova, no newes good newes.
      J. Howell, New Volume of Letters 60
      1690
      If these men are of the Mind, That they have clearer Ideas of infinite Duration, than of infinite Space.
      J. Locke, Essay Humane Understanding ii. xvii. 108
      1717
      I don't doubt you'l be of my Mind.
      Lady M. W. Montagu, Letter 1 April (1965) vol. I. 334
      1748
      She is much in the mind she could convince them yours is the better.
      H. Purefoy, Letter 28 January in G. Eland, Purefoy Letters (1931) vol. I. iv. 80
      1840
      Tempestuous storms, which though our meteorologists generally refer to natural causes, yet I am of Bodine's mind, they are more often caused by those aerial devils in their several quarters.
      R. W. Emerson, Thoughts on Modern Literature in Uncoll. Prose 1147
      1871
      I'm of Bradshawe's mind in the matter.
      Routledge's Every Boy's Annual April 242
      1914
      But Kala was of a different mind.
      E. R. Burroughs, Tarzan of the Apes vi. 74
      1971
      Local communists had been watching with uneasiness..and were even of the mind that he should be denounced as a CIA spy.
      Shankar's Weekly (Delhi) 4 April 5/4
      1992
      It is a loose, spongy ground, and Farmer Barr was of the mind that, were I to plough it up and sow it to one earth, as I had considered, I would have much trouble with the redweed, or poppy.
      A. Thorpe, Ulverton iii. 52
      the mind operation of the mind belief expressed belief, opinion [verbs] form or hold an opinion
      trowOld English–
      
      With object clause. To believe, think, be of opinion, suppose, imagine; sometimes, to believe confidently, feel sure, be assured. †trow you what..(?)…
      weenOld English–
      
      transitive. In regard to what is present or past: To think, surmise, suppose, conceive, believe… Const. object-clause, with or without that.
      to be of (the) opinion (that)c1425–
      
      to be of (the) opinion (that): to hold the belief or view; to think (that). Also with further syntactic variation.
      to be of (rarely in) mind1567–
      
      Phrases. to be of (rarely †in) mind and variants (with clause or modifying adjective): to hold the specified opinion. to be of (another's) mind…
      to take measure(s)1650–
      
      figurative. †to take measure(s), †to take a fair (also wrong, etc.) measure of: to form a fair (wrong, etc.) opinion or opinions (of) (obsolete). to…
      to take a fair (also wrong, etc.) measure ofa1797
      
      figurative. †to take measure(s), †to take a fair (also wrong, etc.) measure of: to form a fair (wrong, etc.) opinion or opinions (of) (obsolete). to…
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      the mind language statement agreement, concurrence, or unanimity [intransitive verbs] be in agreement
      accord1340–
      
      intransitive. Of two or more things: to be in accord, harmony, or agreement with each other; frequently with adverb or adverbial phrase as well, tog…
      cordc1380–1600
      
      intransitive. Of persons: To come to agreement, agree with; to agree, assent to; = accord, v. I.2, I.3.
      to be condescendedc1386–1592
      
      to be condescended: to be agreed. Obsolete.
      consenta1400–1866
      
      intransitive. To be of the same opinion, to reach a consensus; to agree with another or others on a particular matter; to be in agreement. Also trans…
      intend1421–1509
      
      intransitive. To have or come to an understanding; to agree together; to be in accord.
      onec1450–
      
      intransitive. To agree, unite; to come to terms. rare.
      drawc1480–
      
      intransitive. figurative and in figurative contexts. To work in pursuit of a common goal; to cooperate; to pull together. Also: to agree, to get…
      to be of (also in) one (or a) mind?1496–
      
      Phrases. to be of (also in) one (or a) mind and variants: to agree in judgement, purpose, or opinion; to be unanimous. with one mind: unanimously…
      agreea1513–
      
      To be in agreement as to particular points. intransitive. Of two or more parties: to share the same opinion about something; to concur about, as to…
      gree?a1513–
      
      To be in harmony in opinion, way of life, etc.; to be of the same mind; to be friends; also of things, to be in accord or harmonious.
      to draw by one string1558–
      
      A line for binding or attaching anything; normally one composed of twisted threads of spun vegetable… Figurative phrases. †to draw by one string…
      conspire1579–1734
      
      To concur or agree in spirit, sentiment, sense, tenor, testimony, assertion, etc. Obsolete.
      to meet witha1586–1661
      
      intransitive. To agree or be in accord with. Obsolete.
      conclude1586
      
      intransitive. To come to a decision, make an arrangement or agreement, resolve, determine. To close with (an opinion). Obsolete.
      condog1592–1678
      
      intransitive. To concur, agree.
      consign1600–16
      
      intransitive. To set one's seal, subscribe, agree to anything. Obsolete.
      hit1608–1876
      
      intransitive. Of two or more people or things: to agree, to accord; to come to an agreement. Obsolete (regional in later use).
      centre1652–1708
      
      intransitive. With in, upon. To agree, unite. Obsolete.
      to be of (another's) mind1717
      
      Phrases. to be of (rarely †in) mind and variants (with clause or modifying adjective): to hold the specified opinion. to be of (another's) mind…
      to go all the way (also the whole way) with1829–
      
      to go all the way (also the whole way) with: to agree completely with (frequently in negative contexts).
      to sing the same song1846–
      
      to sing the same song (also tune) and variants: (of a number of people) to express the same view, to say the same thing; (also, esp. in to sing from…
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    6. II.iv.17.f.
      1744–
      
      to have a mind of one's own and variants: to be independent in thought and speech; to be wilful and self-assertive; (also, of inanimate objects) to be wayward and uncontrollable, as if on purpose.
      1744
      I believe this is owing to their Ignorance; for as they have no Minds of their own, they have no Idea of others Sensations.
      S. Fielding, Adventures of David Simple vol. I. ii. vii. 215
      1867
      A weak, wishy-washy man, who had hardly any mind of his own to speak of.
      A. Trollope, Chronicle of Barset vol. I. vii. 55
      1881
      The real offence, as she ultimately perceived, was her having a mind of her own at all. Her mind was to be his.
      H. James, Portrait of Lady vol. III. iii. 40
      1957
      She'd think me an intelligent type with a mind of my own.
      J. Braine, Room at Top (1960) 73
      1976
      You're not a Parlor dog, trained to bark when I ring a bell. You have a mind of your own.
      A. White, Long Silence ii. 19
      1993
      She had a mind of her own—she wasn't meek or mild. Not lippy, but a strong personality.
      Guardian 18 December 4/8
      1995
      My attention was preoccupied with trying to turn off the back windscreen wiper, which seemed to have a mind of its own.
      B. Bryson, Notes from Small Island (1996) xiii. 162
    7. II.iv.17.g.
      1883–
      
      meeting of (the) minds: (a) Law mutual agreement; = consensus ad idem n.; (b) agreement, accord, or rapport between two or more people; an instance of this; (c) concrete a meeting, discussion, forum, etc.
      1883
      There is a mutual mistake—that is, where there has been a meeting of minds—an agreement actually entered into—but the contract, deed, settlement, or other settlement, or other instrument, in its written form, does not express what was really intended.
      J. N. Pomeroy, Treat. on Equity Jurispr. iii. 413
      1939
      A common intention, a meeting of the minds, on all terms thereof, is essential to an agreement.
      Corpus Juris Secundum vol. 17 359/2
      1946
      Meeting of the minds.
      E. Hodgins, Mr. Blandings (1947) ii. 21 (heading)
      1969
      At the end of the two days no meeting of minds had occurred.
      D. Acheson, Present at Creation (1970) xvii. 156
      1987
      In short, there has to be no room for misunderstanding; there must be what lawyers call consensus ad idem or a meeting of minds.
      L. Brown, Law for Haulier 44
      1989
      Referring to the Prime Minister's meeting of minds with Mr Shevardnadze, the Foreign Secretary said ‘our interest is to keep the two systems’.
      Independent 22 December 19/4
      1991
      The WELL is a computer network. Right now you are just a few keystrokes away from this lively and open meeting of minds.
      Utne Reader July 138/1 (advertisement)
      1991
      With the meeting of minds and bodies under the auspices of the 1st Irish Lesbian and Gay Film Festival a whole plethora of issues were raised.
      Hot Press November 7
      law
      the mind language speech agreement [nouns] an agreement
      forewardOld English–1450
      
      An agreement, compact, covenant, promise.
      accordc1275–
      
      Opposed to discord. With reference to people: agreement, harmony, reconciliation; an instance of this.
      covenant1297–
      
      A mutual agreement between two or more persons to do or refrain from doing certain acts; a compact, contract, bargain; sometimes, the undertaking…
      end1297–1542
      
      A termination of doubt or debate; a resolution, device, expedient; an agreement, settlement. Obsolete.
      form1297–1411
      
      A formal agreement, settlement, or arrangement between parties; also, a formal commission or authority. Obsolete.
      frettec1330–1480
      
      A composition, agreement.
      conjurationc1374–
      
      A swearing together; a making of a league by a common oath; a banding together against a superior power; conspiracy. archaic.
      treatc1380–1590
      
      The action or an act of treating, or discussing terms; parley, negotiation; agreement; treaty.
      bargainc1386–
      
      An agreement between two parties settling how much each gives and takes, or what each performs and receives, in a transaction between them; a compact.
      contractc1386–
      
      A mutual agreement between two or more parties that something shall be done or forborne by one or both; a compact, covenant, bargain; esp. such as…
      comenaunt1389–1500
      
      = covenant, n. (in various senses).
      compositionc1405–
      
      A mutual agreement or arrangement between two parties, a contract. archaic or Obsolete.
      convenance1407–1560
      
      An agreement or covenant; (also) one of the provisions of such an agreement; a condition.
      conventionc1425–
      
      An official agreement between governments or nations, usually one which is less formal than a treaty (cf. treaty, n. 3b).
      treaty1427–1753
      
      A settlement or arrangement arrived at by treating or negotiation; an agreement, covenant, compact, contract. Obsolete except as in 3b and in phr…
      pact1429–
      
      A formal agreement or covenant between individuals or parties; a treaty, an alliance. Also with with.
      paction1440–
      
      The action of making a bargain or pact; a bargain, agreement, covenant.
      reconventionc1449
      
      An agreement made in return. Obsolete.
      treatisea1464–1544
      
      A treaty; = treaty, n. 3a, 3b Obsolete.
      hostage1470–85
      
      A treaty to which parties are pledged. rare.
      packa1475–
      
      A private or clandestine arrangement or pact; a plot, a conspiracy.
      trystc1480–
      
      A mutual appointment, agreement, engagement, covenant. Now rare or Obsolete except as in 2.
      bond (also band) of manrent1482–
      
      Now chiefly historical. The obligation or a promise to provide service or support under the system of manrent (sense 1a); also figurative.
      concordance1490
      
      spec. A treaty, agreement, or compact. Obsolete.
      patisement1529
      
      A private or underhand pact.
      capitulation1535–1843
      
      An agreement on specified terms; a covenant, a treaty, an agreement. Obsolete.
      compact1555–
      
      A covenant or contract made between two or more persons or parties; a mutual agreement or understanding; ‘a mutual and settled appointment…
      negotiation1563–
      
      A discussion or process of treaty with another (or others) aimed at reaching an agreement about a particular issue, problem, etc., esp. in affairs…
      sacrament1563
      
      In widened application. Something likened to the recognized sacraments, as having a sacred character or function; a sacred seal set upon some…
      match1569–1768
      
      An agreement or arrangement; a bargain. it is a match! (also simply a match!): agreed! (said in concluding a wager or agreement). Obsolete.
      consortship1592–
      
      spec. Nautical. See quots. and consort, n.¹ 2.
      after-agreementa1600
      
      Denoting an action that comes after a specified or implied event, frequently with the implication of retrospectivity, as after-agreement, after-con…
      combourgeoisie1602–1707
      
      A league or alliance of mutual citizenship between independent cities; comburghership: used particularly of Switzerland.
      comburghership1606–1720
      
      The status of comburghers; mutual citizenship.
      transaction1611
      
      Roman Law and Civil Law. The adjustment of a dispute between parties by mutual concession; compromise; hence gen. an arrangement, an agreement, a…
      end-makingc1613–
      
      Conclusion, settlement.
      obligement1627
      
      A bond of union; a tie. Obsolete. rare.
      bare contract1641
      
      Without addition, mere, simple; —— and nothing else, —— only. bare contract in Law: an unconditional promise or surrender.
      stipulation1649–1804
      
      A contract, agreement, treaty. Obsolete.
      accompackmentc1650
      
      Probably: a compact, an agreement.
      rue-bargaina1657–
      
      An act of going back on an arrangement; a bargain, agreement, or promise that one party regrets or reneges on; a bad bargain.
      concordat1683–
      
      Sometimes applied to agreements between secular persons.
      minute1720
      
      Scottish. An agreement, a precise understanding. Obsolete. rare.
      tacka1758–
      
      transferred. An agreement or compact. Scottish.
      understanding1803–
      
      A mutual arrangement or agreement of an informal but more or less explicit nature.
      meet1804–
      
      colloquial. A meeting, an appointment. Also (now chiefly Australian): an assignation, a date with a boyfriend or girlfriend.
      it's a go1821–
      
      colloquial. it's a go: it's a deal; it's agreed; used to express assent to a proposal, bargain, etc. Similarly is it a go?
      deal1863–
      
      spec. A transaction of an underhand or questionable nature; a private or secret arrangement in commerce or politics entered into by parties for…
      whizz1869–
      
      U.S. slang. An agreement, ‘bargain’.
      stand-in1870–
      
      colloquial (chiefly U.S.). A friendly or profitable arrangement or understanding (with another person), esp. for illicit purposes. Cf. to stand in…
      gentlemen's agreement1880–
      
      An arrangement or understanding which is based upon the trust of both or all parties, rather than being legally binding; cf. gentlemen's bargain, n.
      meeting of minds1883–
      
      Phrases. meeting of (the) minds: (a) Law mutual agreement; = consensus ad idem, n.; (b) agreement, accord, or rapport between two or more people…
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III.
† Senses relating to amount.
1. III.18.
  a1325–1500
  
  A number or amount (of something). Esp. in much (also mickle, great, etc.) mind. Obsolete.
  a1325 (c1250)
  Fro lond ortigie cam a wind, And brogte turles michel mind.
  Genesis & Exodus (1968) l. 3676
  [Composed c1250]
  c1390 (c1350)
  Heuene-kyngdom is lyk ȝut To a Net..þat of alle ffissches kuynde Gedereþ in to him muche muynde.
  Proprium Sanctorum in Archiv für das Studium der Neueren Sprachen (1888) vol. 81 113 (Middle English Dictionary)
  [Composed c1350]
  ?a1400 (a1338)
  In a fo ȝers all þe kynde of folk wex þei mykell mynde.
  R. Mannyng, Chronicle (MS Petyt) i. f. 13 (Middle English Dictionary)
  [Composed a1338]
  ?a1400 (a1338)
  Þorgh roten ayer & wikked wyndes, in alle stedes men died grete myndes.
  R. Mannyng, Chronicle (MS Petyt) (1996) i. 15680
  [Composed a1338]
  c1450 (?a1400)
  Slik a mynd vn-to me ware meruaill to reken. Thretti thousand in thede of thra men of armes.
  Wars of Alexander (MS Ashmole) 1245
  [Composed ?a1400]
  a1500 (?a1400)
  The scheperde hows ful mery stode Vndir a forest fayre and gode, Of hert and hynde gret mynde.
  Tale King Edward & Shepherd (MS Cambr.) (1930) 255 (Middle English Dictionary)
  [Composed ?a1400]
  the world relative properties quantity [nouns] a quantity or amount
  minda1325–1500
  
  A number or amount (of something). Esp. in much (also mickle, great, etc.) mind. Obsolete.
  quantitya1325–
  
  A specified or definite amount of an article or commodity; a (large, small, etc.) portion or measure; also without of-adjunct. Also (occasionally)…
  fothera1400–
  
  transferred. A mass; a quantity, ‘lot’.
  bodya1500–
  
  Originally: †size or bulk; quantity (obsolete). In later use: a quantity, mass, or area of something.
  qt.1640–
  
  = quantity, n.
  volume1702–
  
  concrete. A quantity or mass (esp. a large one) regarded as matter occupying space. Also figurative.
  some deal1710
  
  Connected with the notion of ‘part, bit, whit’: any deal, to any extent, any whit; some deal, to some extent, somewhat; each deal, each a deal, every…
  lot1780
  
  A number of things or animals of the same kind, or associated in some way; a quantity or amount of something; a set, a group; spec. a batch or…
  chance1805–
  
  A quantity or number; used with adjectives, as fine, nice, smart. U.S. dialect.
  mess1809–
  
  regional (North American and British). A (usually large) quantity or number of something.
  grist1832–
  
  U.S. A ‘lot’, number, or quantity (of).
  jag1834–
  
  A portion or quantity; a ‘lot’. U.S.
  mense1841–
  
  A large amount or quantity. Usually with of.
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IV.
Mental or psychic faculty.
1. 1. 1. IV.19.a.i.
      c1350–
      
      The seat of awareness, thought, volition, feeling, and memory; cognitive and emotional phenomena and powers considered as constituting a presiding influence; the mental faculty of a human being (esp. as regarded as being separate from the physical); (occasionally) this whole system as constituting a person's character or individuality.
      c1350 (a1333)
      Sonderliche his man astoned In his owene mende, Wanne he note neuer wannes he comþe Ne wider he schel wende.
      William of Shoreham, Poems (1902) 1 (Middle English Dictionary)
      [Composed a1333]
      a1375 (c1350)
      He [sc. the werwolf] has mannes munde more þan we boþe.
      William of Palerne (1867) 4123 (Middle English Dictionary)
      [Composed c1350]
      (c1390)
      Thoghtes that ben enclosed in mannes mynde, whan he gooth to slepe.
      G. Chaucer, Parson's Tale 914
      [Composed c1390]
      c1430 (c1386)
      Moche sorwe hadde he in his mynde.
      G. Chaucer, Legend of Good Women 946
      [Composed c1386]
      a1450 (c1412)
      Mynde, ee, and hand; non may fro othir flitte.
      T. Hoccleve, De Regimine Principum (MS Harley 4866) (1897) 997
      [Composed c1412]
      a1500 (a1450)
      She..told hym all that lay sore in hir mynd.
      Generides (MS Trinity Cambr.) 480
      [Composed a1450]
      1530
      I am wery for occupyeng of the mynde to moche.
      J. Palsgrave, Lesclarcissement 430/2
      1589
      This continuall course and manner of writing or speech sheweth the matter and disposition of the writers minde,..therefore there be that haue called stile, the image of man, (mentis character) for man is but his minde.
      G. Puttenham, Arte of English Poesie iii. v. 124
      a1616
      While other sports are tasking of their mindes.
      W. Shakespeare, Merry Wives of Windsor (1623) iv. vi. 29
      1643
      While they stand, the scribe and others number them in their minde.
      R. Baillie, Letter 7 December (1841) vol. II. 109
      1690
      No Proposition can be said to be in the Mind..which it was never yet conscious of.
      J. Locke, Essay Humane Understanding i. ii. 5
      1692
      Due care being had to keep the Body in Strength and Vigour, so that it may be able to obey and execute the Orders of the Mind.
      J. Locke, Some Thoughts conc. Education §31
      1712
      This filled my Mind with such a huddle of Ideas, that..I fell into the following Dream.
      J. Addison, Spectator No. 499. ¶3
      1768
      The good old monk was within six paces of us, as the idea of him cross'd my mind.
      L. Sterne, Sentimental Journey vol. I. 56
      1827
      No such thought had ever entered Reding's mind.
      R. Southey, History of Peninsular War vol. II. 352
      1834
      Such an idea never crossed one of our minds.
      T. Medwin, Angler in Wales vol. I. 258
      1851
      His mind was filled with gloomy forebodings.
      C. Wordsworth, Memoirs of Wordsworth vol. I. 81
      1872
      Hardly a sentence is there which did not come forth alive from Voltaire's own mind.
      J. Morley, Voltaire i. 6
      1887
      Now, will you turn this over in your mind?
      E. E. Money, Little Dutch Maiden (1888) 56
      1913
      Now that we've done our best and worst, and parted, I would fill my mind with thoughts that will not rend.
      R. Brooke in Blue Review July 150
      1938
      This must be either his body,..or else it is something mental but unconscious, in which case the productive force is the artist's unconscious mind.
      R. G. Collingwood, Principles of Art vii. 126
      1951
      In recollecting them I did not want to hold them word by word in my mind, in exactly the same form as when I read them.
      S. Spender, World within World ii. 58
      1987
      Rembrandt's interest in and understanding of men's and women's minds in moments of uncontrolled passion was Shakespearean.
      A. Aronson, Shakespeare & Rembrandt xi. 115
      1997
      I knew exactly how I was going to run it when the time came. I'd gone over it a million times in my mind.
      ‘Q’, Deadmeat 8
      the mind operation of the mind consciousness [nouns]
      i-mindOld English
      
      = mind, n.¹ IV.19a.
      witOld English–1660
      
      The seat of consciousness or thought, the mind: sometimes connoting one of its functions, as memory or attention. Obsolete.
      mindc1350–
      
      The seat of awareness, thought, volition, feeling, and memory; cognitive and emotional phenomena and powers considered as constituting a presiding…
      common wita1398–
      
      A faculty which unites the impressions of the five senses in a common consciousness; the consciousness produced in this way; = common sense, n.…
      advertencec1405–1597
      
      A person's mind; consciousness. Also with possessive adjective. Obsolete.
      common sense1543–
      
      Philosophy. A faculty which unites the impressions of the five senses in a common consciousness; the consciousness produced in this way…
      consciousness1678–
      
      Philosophy and Psychology. The faculty or capacity from which awareness of thought, feeling, and volition and of the external world arises; the…
      conscious1852–
      
      Philosophy and Psychology. With the. The conscious mind.
      View in Historical Thesaurus
      the mind operation of the mind consciousness subjectivity, relation to self [nouns] system of subjective being subjective being, self
      mindc1350–
      
      The seat of awareness, thought, volition, feeling, and memory; cognitive and emotional phenomena and powers considered as constituting a presiding…
      myself1526–
      
      In noun-like use: my being or personality; my own or very self.
      selfhood1568–
      
      The quality that constitutes one's individuality; that which forms one's own self or one's personal identity.
      self1641–
      
      Chiefly Philosophy. The ego (often identified with the soul or mind as distinct from the body); the subject of all that one does and experiences…
      ipseity1659–
      
      Personal identity and individuality; selfhood.
      subject1682–
      
      A being (or †power) that thinks, knows, or perceives (more fully conscious subject, thinking subject); the conscious mind, esp. as opposed to any…
      seity1709–
      
      That which constitutes the self, selfhood.
      I1710–
      
      Metaphysics. The subject or object of self-consciousness; that which is conscious of itself, as thinking, feeling, and willing; the ego.
      ego1824–
      
      That which is symbolized by the pronoun I; the conscious thinking subject, as opposed to the non-ego or object. Also humorously, for ‘self’.
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    2. IV.19.a.ii.
      a1400–
      
      Esp. in contexts where a definition, summary, or analysis of this faculty is provided.
      a1400
      Þe substaunce of þe ventriclis of þe brayn, of þe which mynde is maad.
      translation of Lanfranc, Science of Cirurgie (MS Ashmole) (1894) 116 (Middle English Dictionary)
      a1425 (?a1400)
      Reson & wille..ymaginacion & sensualite..alle þees foure miȝtes & þeire werkes mynde conteneþ & comprehendeþ in it-self.
      Cloud of Unknowing (Harley MS 674) (1944) 115 (Middle English Dictionary)
      [Composed ?a1400]
      1586
      So the mind..varieth not by nature, but by use only, or diuersity of those thinges whereto it applieth it selfe: as the same facultie applied to differring thinges, discerneth: to thinges past, remembreth: to thinges future, foreseeth: of present thinges, determineth: and that which the eye doth by turning of the head..that doth the mind freely at once.
      T. Bright, Treatise of Melancholie xiii. 70
      1704
      By Mind I think we are properly to mean that power which both perceives and wills.
      J. Norris, Essay Ideal World vol. II. iii. 133
      1785
      We do not give the name of mind to thought, reason, or desire; but to that being which thinks, which reasons, which desires.
      T. Reid, Essays on Intellectual Powers i. ii. 42
      1815
      The expression Mind designates the class of faculties. I divide it into two orders: into feelings (gemueth, in German) and intellect.
      J. G. Spurzheim, Physiognomical System viii. 293
      1843
      Mind is the mysterious something which feels and thinks.
      J. S. Mill, System of Logic vol. I. iii. §8
      1846
      Unfortunately the word mind has been almost universally employed to signify both that which thinks, and the phenomena of thinking.
      G. Moore, Power of Soul (ed. 3) 73
      1896
      Mind, we said, is the sum total of mental processes during a lifetime.
      E. B. Titchener, Outline of Psychology xv. 339
      1950
      The one fundamental difference which can be established between minds and brains is that the former are in no circumstances edible.
      Times 14 April 5/4
      1984
      The soul is an abstraction and the brain is an organ. To speak of the mind is to blend the two.
      A. Smith, Mind p. xvii
      1987
      Mind is now considered to be a product of active processing of the flow of information working through elementary drives, or complex motives, set to single out important information about reality, relating bits of information and synthesizing them, and constructing plans and programmes of behaviour.
      Oxford Companion Mind 489/2
      1990
      In this view the mind is simply what the brain does; it emerges as an epiphenomenon.
      Sciences July 46/1
  2. 1. IV.19.b.i.
      c1390–
      
      one's mind's eye (in early use also the eye of the mind) [compare post-classical Latin oculus mentis (from 8th cent. in British sources)] : one's visual memory or imagination; recollection, contemplation. Frequently in one's mind's eye. Cf. also eye n.1 I.3.
      c1390
      It were with thilke eyen of his mynde, With whiche men seen, after that they been blynde.
      G. Chaucer, Man of Law's Tale 552
      (1435)
      Entre is opynd in behaldynge of heuenly misterys to þe ee of his mynde.
      R. Misyn, translation of R. Rolle, Fire of Love 81 (Middle English Dictionary)
      [Composed 1435]
      a1450 (c1412)
      Haue often [him] by-fore your myndes ye.
      T. Hoccleve, De Regimine Principum (MS Harley 4866) (1897) 2895 (Middle English Dictionary)
      [Composed c1412]
      1577
      What will not these golden mountains effect..which I dare say stand before your mind's eye day and night?
      H. Languet, Letter in Correspondence Sidney & Languet (1845) 126
      1603
      I see my father..in my mindes eye.
      W. Shakespeare, Hamlet i. ii. 184
      1749
      We were going the other Night in Imagination to Londesburgh, &..My Lady was very near Desiring to make it real, but..we were oblig'd to See It, only in the Mind's Eye.
      D. Garrick, Letter 3 August (1963) vol. I. 107
      1797
      Not an Hour passes in which he is not present to my mind's Eye.
      F. Burney, Journal 30 October (1973) vol. IV. 2
      1818
      I have..the little thatched cottages of Waltham Chase..in my mind's eye.
      Cobbett's Weekly Political Register vol. 33 414
      1883
      One such scene is in my mind's eye at this moment.
      S. C. Hall, Retrospect of Long Life vol. II. 320
      1932
      Seeing in his mind's eye the tired grey man.
      G. Greene, Stamboul Train i. i. 6
      1955
      Their name did not evoke an image to him; neither to his mind's eye nor Isabel's did they appear.
      L. P. Hartley, Perfect Woman xxvi. 235
      2005
      So, like much else in St Petersburg, the vision for the prospect is Peter's—he could see its noble vista in his mind's eye when all was still marsh.
      D. Cruickshank, Around World in 80 Treasures 225
      the mind operation of the mind perception or cognition faculty of imagination mental image, idea, or fancy [nouns] mental view
      one's mind's eyec1390–
      
      one's mind's eye (in early use also the eye of the mind): one's visual memory or imagination; recollection, contemplation. Frequently in one's mind'…
      prospect1528–
      
      A mental picture or vista, esp. of something future or expected.
      vista1673–
      
      figurative. A mental view or vision of a far-reaching nature.
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    2. IV.19.b.ii.
      1733–
      
      one's mind's ear: one's auditory imagination; the hearing of sounds (esp. music) which exist only in imagination or in the memory.
      1733
      The thinking Sculpture helps to raise Deep thoughts, the Genii of the place: To the minds ear, and inward sight, There silence speaks.
      ‘P. Drake’, Grotto 5
      1775
      My mind's ear..was once more pleased.
      F. Burney, Journal 6 December (1889) vol. II. 117
      1829
      She wished in this (to her) terrible emergency, to ask counsel of him whose image was ever present to her, and whose voice she heard with the mind's ear distinctly even in absence.
      C. R. Maturin, Melmoth vol. III. xx. 352
      1884
      We may, I think, be sure that some such region exists, that there is a mind's ear as well as the mind's eye.
      Journal of Mental Science vol. 19 510
      1946
      I do not think that, even now, Rubbra finds it easy to bring off the orchestration conceived in his mind's ear while writing his ‘short score’.
      A. Hutchings in A. L. Bacharach, British Music xvi. 207
      1977
      In my mind's ear I related the word opera to operating theatre and then everything began to take shape.
      Private Eye 13 May 11/2
      1998
      Even now In my mind's ear I hear your gusto, reviving Every cliché in the book.
      G. Delanty, Hellbox 42
  3. IV.19.c.
    a1398–
    
    Frequently in theistic (esp. Christian) contexts: transcendent intelligence, rationality, or being, esp. that seen as initiating or controlling the universe.
    Also the mind of God, frequently used to express that which is regarded as intangible or unknowable in the universe.
    (a1398)
    And so þe firste world is euer lastinge & duringe in þouȝt & mynde of god.
    J. Trevisa, translation of Bartholomaeus Anglicus, De Proprietatibus Rerum (MS BL Add.) f. 104
    [Composed a1398]
    1582
    There are so many seminall reasons of things in the world, as there be Idees or conceites in the divine minde.
    S. Batman, Vppon Bartholome, De Proprietatibus Rerum 367
    1612
    I had rather beleeue all the fables in the Legend, and the Alcaron, then that this vniuersall frame is without a minde.
    F. Bacon, Essaies (new edition) 84
    ?1615
    Men's knowledges have proper limits set, And should not prease into the mind of God.
    G. Chapman, translation of Homer, Odysses (new edition) iv. 663
    1690
    That eternal infinite Mind, who made and governs all Things.
    J. Locke, Essay Humane Understanding iv. x. 318
    1733
    Just as absurd, to mourn the tasks or pains, The great directing Mind of All ordains.
    A. Pope, Essay on Man i. 260
    1781
    They only..Received the transcript of the eternal mind.
    W. Cowper, Expostulation 198
    1807
    Haunted for ever by the eternal mind.
    W. Wordsworth, Ode in Poems vol. II. 153
    1841
    Behold, it [sc. the soul] saith, I am born into the great, the universal mind.
    R. W. Emerson, Essays 1st Series (Boston edition) ix. 245
    1897
    As from the nebulous elemental sea, Wand-smitten by the Eternal Mind, Earth rose.
    H. N. Howard, Footsteps of Proserpine 41
    1971
    This Macro viewpoint, in which the human soul and subconscious mind perceive its oneness with all minds (super-conscious, universal mind, macrocosm, of God).
    T. Alexander, 2150 AD (1976) vol. I. Data Excerpts 323
    1988
    If we find the answer to that [sc. why it is that we and the universe exist], it would be the ultimate triumph of human reason—for then we would know the mind of God.
    S. W. Hawking, Brief History of Time xi. 175
    the world the supernatural supernatural being or deity [nouns]
    ghostOld English–
    
    An incorporeal, supernatural, rational being, of a type usually regarded as imperceptible to humans but capable of becoming visible at will; a…
    spiritc1350–
    
    An incorporeal, supernatural, rational being, of a type usually regarded as imperceptible to humans but capable of becoming visible at will, and…
    minda1398–
    
    Frequently in theistic (esp. Christian) contexts: transcendent intelligence, rationality, or being, esp. that seen as initiating or controlling…
    sprite?1440–
    
    An incorporeal or immaterial being; a disembodied spirit or soul; (now usually) spec. a supernatural creature or spirit, typically portrayed as…
    intelligencea1456–
    
    An intelligent or rational being, esp. a spiritual one, or one alien to humankind.
    esperite1477–81
    
    = spirit, n.
    intelligency1582–
    
    = intelligence, n. 5a.
    genio1590–
    
    A supernatural being or spirit; = genius, n. A.I.3. historical and rare after 17th cent.
    geniusa1592–
    
    Any supernatural being or spirit. In later use also: spec. = genie, n. 3a.
    supernality1599–
    
    The quality of being supernal; a supernal being or thing.
    ethereal1610–
    
    An ethereal being, a spirit, an immortal.
    spirituality1628–1860
    
    An incorporeal, intangible, or spiritual substance, essence, or entity; a spirit. Cf. spiritual, adj. A.II.10a. Obsolete.
    supernatural1660–
    
    A supernatural being.
    jynx1662–
    
    Name of an order of spiritual intelligences in ancient ‘Chaldaic’ philosophy.
    duende1691–
    
    In the folklore of Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and the Philippines: a supernatural being or spirit, typically short in stature and resembling…
    atua1769–
    
    A Polynesian name for a supernatural being, god, or demon.
    nat1819–
    
    In the Indigenous religion of Burma (Myanmar): a spirit, demon, or supernatural being.
    demon1822–
    
    Esp. in non-Christian contexts: any spirit or supernatural being (not regarded as intrinsically evil).
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  4. IV.19.d.
    c1580–
    
    In plural with modifying adjective: a group or category of people regarded as embodying the (specified) qualities of mind.
    c1580
    To humble broken minds, This Lord is ever, ever neare.
    Sir P. Sidney, translation of Psalmes David xxxiv. ix
    1609
    That I haue frequent binne with vnknown mindes.
    W. Shakespeare, Sonnets cxvii. sig. H
    1642
    Mindes innocent and quiet take That for an Hermitage.
    R. Lovelace, To Althea from Prison iv
    1776
    Some of the Portuguese courtiers, the same ungenerous minds perhaps who advised the rejection of Columbus because he was a foreigner.
    W. J. Mickle in translation of L. de Camoens, Lusiad Introduction p. xxxv
    1889
    Lowly minds were madden'd to the height By tonguester tricks.
    Lord Tennyson, To Mary Boyle ix
    1919
    It was like the mania of those disordered minds who spend their days hunting for a treasure.
    J. Conrad, Arrow of Gold v. i
    1976
    It is puny minds like this that help the ‘Free Wales’ brigade in their campaign.
    Daily Mirror 16 July 11/3
    1999
    The idea that some small little minds disapprove of our admittedly somewhat rackety existences is not something that we..find interesting or relevant.
    Independent 3 May ii. 5/2
    the mind operation of the mind consciousness collective consciousness [nouns]
    mindsc1580–
    
    In plural with modifying adjective: a group or category of people regarded as embodying the (specified) qualities of mind.
    consciousness1718–
    
    Attributed as a collective faculty to an aggregate of people, a period of time, etc.; a set of shared defining ideas and beliefs.
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  5. IV.19.e.
    a1586–
    
    The way of thinking, habit of thought, or consensus, of a specified group of people. Cf. sense n. III.22b.
    a1586
    They (who thought they might do it, not onely willingly, because they loued him, and truely, because such indeed was the mind of the people, but safely because she who ruled the King was agreed thereto) accomplished her counsell.
    Sir P. Sidney, Arcadia (1593) ii. f. 83
    1758
    What private force..Could a whole nation disengage From the dread bonds of many an age, And to new habits mould the public mind.
    M. Akenside, Ode to Bishop of Winchester in R. Dodsley, Coll. Poems Several Hands vol. VI. 27
    1786
    The endeavours of infidels and seditionists to corrupt the public mind.
    S. Trimmer, Œcon. Charity (1801) vol. I. 151
    1812
    In this age it was peculiarly easy to deceive, but difficult to enlighten, the public mind.
    H. Davy, Elements of Chemical Philosophy 13
    1837
    If the national mind of America be judged of by its legislation, it is of a very high order.
    H. Martineau, Society in America vol. III. 206
    1857
    An impression had been made upon the popular mind which it was hardly possible to efface.
    H. T. Buckle, History of Civilisation in England (1873) viii. 456
    1883
    This cleavage of the religious mind of Europe into two extreme camps.
    Daily Telegraph 10 November 5/1
    1920
    A proposition which voices the mind of the crowd..and so comes with the power of a mass-suggestion.
    W. McDougall, Group Mind ii. 42
    1938
    The philosophy of craft, in fact, was one of the greatest and most solid achievements of the Greek mind.
    R. G. Collingwood, Principles of Art ii. 17
    1942
    The 1918 mind lost us Singapore.
    G. Bennett in Observer 8 March 7/3
    1971
    Mr Herron said he was not ruling the report out of order. ‘I want to take the mind of the Assembly on this.’
    Scotsman 20 May 1/7
    1987
    Western systems don't exactly work here. They don't fit our mind.
    C. Thubron, Behind Wall i. 18
    the mind operation of the mind belief expressed belief, opinion opinion held by group [nouns]
    voice?a1400–1787
    
    The expressed opinion, judgement, or will of a body of people, occasionally as shown by voting. Cf. sense I.3. Without adjective. Obsolete.
    received opinion1440–
    
    Generally adopted, accepted, or approved as true, authoritative, or standard. Frequently in received opinion, received wisdom.
    vote1562–
    
    Collective approval or support in a deliberative decision or election; the choice expressed by a body of electors.
    sense1563–1855
    
    An opinion, a view, or a judgement. One held or formed by a group or assembly, or by the majority of its members. Obsolete.
    minda1586–
    
    The way of thinking, habit of thought, or consensus, of a specified group of people. Cf. sense, n. III.22b.
    opinion1598–
    
    Public or general opinion.
    breath1610–
    
    figurative and in figurative contexts. A prevailing mood or opinion, esp. that of the public, regarded as having an effect on the actions or…
    vogue1626–1730
    
    The current opinion or belief; the general report or rumour. Obsolete.
    climate1661–
    
    figurative. The attitudes or conditions prevailing among a body of people, a nation, etc. Frequently with modifying word or phrase, as climate of op…
    received idea1697–
    
    A concept or opinion which has received general acceptance; cf. idée reçue, n.
    mass mind1922–
    
    idée reçue1933–
    
    A generally accepted notion or opinion. Cf. received, adj. 1.
    mythology1949–
    
    In extended use: the received wisdom concerning a particular subject; the collective or personal ideology or set of beliefs which underpins or…
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  6. IV.19.f.
    a1640–
    
    on one's mind: occupying one's thoughts, esp. so as to trouble them. Also †to hang (also lie, etc.) on one's mind.
    a1640
    But such a melancholy hangs on his mind, And in his eyes inhabit such sad shadowes.
    J. Fletcher & P. Massinger, Double Marriage iii, in F. Beaumont & J. Fletcher, Comedies & Tragedies (1647) sig. Eeeee/2
    1664
    I know his crimes lye too heavy on his mind to listen to what I shall say of Love or Reason.
    T. Killigrew, 2nd Part Cicilia & Clorinda i. iii, in Comedies & Tragedies 271
    1722
    I had now such a load on my Mind that it kept me perpetually waking.
    D. Defoe, Moll Flanders 104
    1741
    If you have any thing upon your Mind to say, let's have it.
    S. Richardson, Pamela vol. III. xxxiii. 325
    1846
    I am quite sorry that I live with you, when I see you with anything on your mind.
    C. Dickens, Dombey & Son (1848) ix. 81
    1853
    I asked him if he had not anything on his mind.
    E. Bulwer-Lytton, My Novel vol. II. vi. v. 108
    1864
    Annie, there is a thing upon my mind.
    Lord Tennyson, Enoch Arden in Enoch Arden, etc. 22
    1921
    The tweeded gentleman. (Coming in very slowly.) I have something on my mind.
    G. B. Shaw, Back to Methuselah ii. 38
    1955
    Isabel saw that Harold had something on his mind: he looked slightly portentous.
    L. P. Hartley, Perfect Woman xxvi. 233
    1973
    Woke up dis Mornin' wid Jesus On my min. Oh, yes, lor' Jesus on my min.
    K. Carter, Roots in S. Henderson, Understanding New Black Poetry iii. 312
    1998
    Is there something on your mind, Miss Gray?.. You've appeared somewhat distracted over the last two or three days. I wondered if something was troubling you.
    S. Faulks, Charlotte Gray i. v. 45
    the mind emotion fear nervousness or uneasiness [phrases] nervous or uneasy something occupying thoughts or causing anxiety
    on one's minda1640–
    
    on one's mind: occupying one's thoughts, esp. so as to trouble them. Also †to hang (also lie, etc.) on one's mind.
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  7. IV.19.g.
    1676–
    
    only (or all) in the mind: imaginary or illusory, with no basis in external reality.
    1676
    My Father..knew that happiness has its solid Throne only in the mind.
    Earl of Orrery, Eng. Adventures i. 19
    1732
    All which visible Objects are only in the Mind; nor do they suggest ought external..otherwise than by habitual Connexion as Words do Things.
    G. Berkeley, Ess. New Theory of Vision (new edition) §lxxvii, in Alciphron vol. II. 288
    1753
    I started, and even trembled. What I suffered there, was all in my mind.
    S. Richardson, History of Sir Charles Grandison vol. II. xxvii. 248
    1812
    Oh! they were terrible!—But they are All in my mind as the indistinct horrors of a Frenzied imagination.
    J. Baillie, Dream ii. ii, in Series of Plays vol. III. 132
    1874
    That unity of self-consciousness,..Kant calls transcendental..; and he meant thereby that this unity was only in our minds, and did not attach to the objects apart from our knowledge of them.
    W. Wallace, translation of G. W. F. Hegel, Logic §42. 75
    1910
    G. B. Riccioli concluded that they existed only in the minds of the observers, and were due to instrumental and personal errors.
    Encyclopædia Britannica vol. I. 54/2
    1976
    Well, it's all in the mind, isn't it? It's all up here.
    in M. Frayn, Alphabetical Order i. 15
    1992
    Vogel's surrogate heroine, Anna, undertakes that European journey—but it takes place only in her mind.
    New Republic 13 April 29/1
    1998
    The ‘green flash’ that watchers sometimes report at sunset is often all in the mind, a scientist from California reported last week.
    New Scientist 20 June 5/1
  8. IV.19.h.
    1745–
    
    As a mass noun: the mental entity or faculties, esp. as opposed to matter (see matter n.1 III.21). Cf. sense IV.19j.
    1745
    And by the Mandate of whose awful Nod, All Regions, Revolutions, Fortunes, Fates, Of High, of Low, of Mind and Matter, roll Thro' the short Chanels of expiring Time..In absolute Subjection!
    E. Young, Consolation 112
    1796
    Tracy read a paper [at the National Institute of France]..and proposed to call the philosophy of mind, ideology.
    Monthly Review vol. 20 App. 569
    1850
    It is remarkable that this man, who..saw the poetic construction of things, and the primary relation of mind to matter, remained entirely devoid of the whole apparatus of poetic expression.
    R. W. Emerson, Swedenborg in Representative Men iii. 143
    1879
    Little is at present known of the phenomena of mind in the lowest classes of animals.
    W. L. Lindsay, Mind in Lower Animals vol. I. 51
    1898
    Thus matter, as we know it, is everywhere and always fused with mind.
    J. R. Illingworth, Divine Immanence i. §1. 4
    1919
    The pluralist..recognizes that the fundamental fact from which the start must be made, is not a dualism of matter and mind, but the unity of the individual experience, which comprises a duality of subject and object.
    Mind vol. 28 58
    1992
    The rational liberalism of the West wholly embraces the Cartesian world view that..recognized only the existence of mind and matter, leaving non-human life entirely out of the picture.
    New Perspectives Quarterly Spring 10/1
    the mind [nouns] as opposed to matter
    sense1519–
    
    Frequently in plural. A faculty or power of the mind or (in early use) the soul, such as imagination, reflection, memory, etc., often explicitly…
    mind1745–
    
    As a mass noun: the mental entity or faculties, esp. as opposed to matter (see matter, n.¹ III.21). Cf. sense IV.19j.
    spiritualism1834
    
    The exercise of the mind or the intellectual faculties; the application of reason as opposed to physical prowess. Obsolete. rare.
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  9. 1. IV.19.i.i.
      1748–
      
      to open one's mind: to be willing to accept, to be receptive to; (hence) to open someone's mind.
      1748
      Opening our minds to the Irradiations of his Wisdom.
      J. Hervey, Contempl. Night in Meditations & Contemplations (ed. 4) vol. II. 100
      1792
      Would it not be a refinement on cruelty to open her mind only to make the darkness and misery of her fate visible?
      M. Wollstonecraft, Vindication of Rights of Woman v. 196
      1835
      I hope thereby to open his [sc. the reader's] mind to a more adequate conception of the character of Philip Lindsay.
      J. P. Kennedy, Horse-shoe Robinson vol. I. viii. 154
      1910
      The professors couldn't prove it wasn't, so James was willing to open his mind to evidence.
      W. Lippmann, Open Mind 800
      1968
      The whole other world that LSD opened your mind to.
      T. Wolfe, Electric Kool-aid Acid Test v. 60
      1992
      Hopefully 3D graff will open people's minds to the fact that you can adapt graffiti to anything you want.
      Face April 15/2
    2. IV.19.i.ii.
      1797–
      
      to close one's mind: to be unreceptive to, to refuse to accept; to ignore.
      In quot. 1829 in figurative context.
      1797
      I do not wilfully close my mind against examination, but am directed by proof and yield to conviction.
      A. Radcliffe, Italian vol. I. iii. 95
      1829
      O God, could I so close my mind, And clasp it with a clasp.
      T. Hood, Dream Eugene Aram in Gem vol. 1 110
      1876
      To stuff our minds with what is simply trivial..is to close our minds to what is solid and enlarging.
      F. Harrison, Choice of Books (1886) i. 2
      1917
      To atop (one's own or another's ear or ears). Also fig., to..refuse to listen, to close one's mind against arguments, etc.
      New English Dictionary (OED first edition) at Stop v. 8 a
      1996
      It is when we are feeling mean and misanthropic, when we have closed our minds to our own freedom and have set our faces against the world, that we objectify money.
      Kindred Spirit Summer 28/1
      the mind attention and judgement inattention ignoring, disregard [transitive verbs] ignore, disregard
      forditOld English–1400
      
      transitive. To shut or stop up.
      forheedc1275–
      
      To disregard.
      forget1297–
      
      In stronger sense: To neglect wilfully, take no thought of, disregard, overlook, slight.
      to let out ofa1300–
      
      to let out of: to permit to be absent from.
      spele1338
      
      To set aside; to neglect. Obsolete.
      to go beside ——a1382–1819
      
      intransitive. To pass by or over, to go past (so as to miss out). Also: to deviate from.
      to put behindc1400–1506
      
      transitive. To put (a person or thing) into the background or into a subordinate position; to bring low; to disregard.
      waivec1400–1713
      
      To treat with neglect, ignore, disregard, overlook; to let pass (an opportunity). Obsolete.
      remiss?a1425–1573
      
      transitive. To lessen, abate, mitigate. Cf. remit, v. II.6c.
      to go by ——?c1450–1591
      
      intransitive. To neglect, overlook; to fail to notice or heed. Obsolete.
      misknowledge?a1475–1627
      
      transitive. To fail or refuse to acknowledge someone or something; to disregard.
      misknow1483–1632
      
      transitive. To refuse to recognize or notice; to affect ignorance of; disown. Also intransitive. Obsolete.
      misken1494–
      
      transitive. To refuse to recognize or notice; to pretend ignorance of; to overlook, disown, shun. Also with clause as object.
      to go besides ——1530–1682
      
      intransitive. To deviate from; to neglect, overlook. Cf. to go beside —— at phrasal verbs PV.2.
      to let pass1530–1671
      
      to let pass transitive. To let slip, miss (an opportunity); to pass by, neglect; to discontinue (a practice).
      unregard1545–1751
      
      transitive. To disregard, ignore, or overlook (a person or thing).
      unmind1562–
      
      transitive. To ignore, neglect; to overlook. Now rare.
      overlook1570
      
      transitive. To fail to see or observe; to pass over without noticing; to leave out of consideration, disregard, ignore.
      mislippen1581–
      
      transitive. To overlook; to neglect.
      suspend1581–1765
      
      To defer dealing with; to put off consideration of; to pass over for the time; hence gen. to disregard. Obsolete.
      omit1589–1635
      
      transitive. To disregard, take no notice of. Obsolete.
      blanch1605–71
      
      To shut the eyes to, leave unnoticed, shirk, ‘blink’ (a fact); to pass without notice, miss, omit. Obsolete. (Cf. blanch, v.¹ 5.)
      to blow off1631–
      
      transitive. to blow off: (a) (Now U.S. slang) to rebuff, to reject the advances of (a person); to ignore, disregard, dismiss; (b) U.S. slang, to…
      disregard1641–
      
      transitive. To treat without regard, to pay no regard to. In earlier use, esp., to treat without due regard, respect, or attention; to neglect…
      to pass with ——1641
      
      intransitive. To have done with; to take no notice of.
      prescind1654–
      
      intransitive. To withdraw attention from; to leave out of consideration; to ignore, put to one side.
      to give (a person or thing) the go-by1654–
      
      To avoid dealing with or attending to (something or someone); to evade; to disregard, ignore, take no notice of.
      nihilify1656
      
      transitive. To disregard; to take no account of.
      proscribe1680
      
      transitive. To ostracize; to ignore pointedly. Obsolete. rare.
      unnotice1776–
      
      transitive. To fail to notice; to ignore.
      ignore1795–
      
      transitive. To refuse to acknowledge (a person or thing); to disregard intentionally.
      to close one's mind1797–
      
      to close one's mind: to be unreceptive to, to refuse to accept; to ignore.
      cushion1818–
      
      figurative. To suppress (anything) quietly; to take no notice of it.
      to leave out in the cold1839–
      
      to leave out in the cold: to neglect intentionally, to exclude from something necessary or desirable, to force to fend for oneself (usually in passive…
      overslaugh1846–
      
      transitive. U.S. Chiefly Military. To pass over (a person) in favour of someone else, esp. in the case of a promotion or appointment; to ignore, to…
      unheed1847–
      
      transitive. To pay no heed to, to disregard. (Cf. unheeding, adj. 2.)
      to write off1861–
      
      figurative, To dismiss (something or someone) as insignificant, worthless, or not worthy of… transitive. With complement introduced by as…
      to look through ——1894–
      
      intransitive. To pretend not to see, to ignore deliberately. Frequently with intensifying adverb, as to look right (or straight) through (a person).
      scrub1943–
      
      intransitive. Const. round. To dispense with, ignore; to drop (a subject). (See also quot. 1943.) slang (originally Military). Cf. sense 4a.
      to deaf out2003–
      
      transitive. colloquial. to deaf out: to refuse to listen or pay attention to (a person or thing); to pretend not to hear.
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  10. IV.19.j.
    1808–
    
    mind over matter: (esp. of the mind's curative effect on bodily illness) mental and psychical control over, or influence on, physical phenomena; (also) the supposed ability to manipulate physical objects by psychokinesis. Also the triumph (also supremacy, etc.) of mind over matter. Cf. sense IV.19h.
    1808
    He would have selected those two instances as the triumph of mind over matter.
    H. More, Cœlebs in Search of Wife vol. I. vii. 95
    a1880
    There's wisdom!—there's a triumph of mind over matter.
    J. Brougham, Captain Cuttle (1884) iv. 15/2
    1906
    The Mahatma maintained a Druid silence; it was not for him to comment on the eternal supremacy of Mind over Matter.
    E. Œ. Somerville & ‘M. Ross’, Some Irish Yesterdays 89
    1943
    The ‘psychokinetic’ or ‘PK’ effect..is colloquially called ‘mind over matter’, and means the direct influencing of a physical system by the action of a subject's effort, without any known intermediate energy or instrumentation.
    Journal Parapsychol. vol. 7 20
    1994
    Alternative methods of treatment involving mind over matter are investigated by medicine man Dr Rob Buckman.
    Daily Mirror 4 October (TV Daily Supplement) 4/6
    the world the supernatural the paranormal [nouns] psychokinesis
    mind over matter1808–
    
    mind over matter: (esp. of the mind's curative effect on bodily illness) mental and psychical control over, or influence on, physical phenomena…
    telekinesis1890–
    
    The supposed phenomenon or ability whereby a person moves or affects physical objects at a distance by mental effort or other non-physical means. Cf…
    psychokinesis1914–
    
    The supposed phenomenon whereby physical objects are moved or affected by mental or psychic effort alone; the ability to do this. Cf. telekinesis, n.
    PK1943–
    
    Psychokinesis; (also) psychokinetic (see also quot. 1943).
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  11. IV.19.k.
    1899–
    
    the mind boggles: one becomes astonished or overwhelmed when trying to contemplate something, or at the prospect of contemplating something (cf. boggle v. 1).
    1899
    If the MSS, in attributing works to ancient authors, only furnish us with a thesis to prove, there is opened a vista of scepticism and material for dissertations at which the mind boggles.
    American Journal of Philology vol. 20 439
    1942
    The mind boggles at the thought of one after another of the statutory monopolies, after a similar survey, coming to similar conclusions.
    Economic Journal vol. 52 281
    1971
    The mind boggles. The dreadful deeds the little monkeys might perpetrate. Tch tch.
    New Zealand Listener 16 August 50/3
    1999
    The mind boggles at the thought of knitting any intarsia design that requires 32 colours across a row!
    Machine Knitting Monthly December 15/1
    the mind operation of the mind expectation feeling of wonder, astonishment [phrases] wonder, be astonished
    to think wonderOld English–1586
    
    Phraseological uses. to think wonder (const. dative of person): to seem a matter of astonishment (to); hence, of the person, to be astonished, to…
    I have selcoutha1250–1400
    
    In phrases, as what selcouth, no selcouth, what wonder, no wonder. me (him etc.) thinks selcouth, I have selcouth = I wonder.
    marvela1393–1540
    
    transitive (reflexive or in passive). Obsolete.
    to have wondera1400–1622
    
    to have wonder, to be greatly surprised; to marvel: = wonder, v. 1, 2 Obsolete.
    to have marvela1500–92
    
    to have marvel: to be struck with astonishment or wonder. Obsolete.
    to give oneself wonderc1500–
    
    With dative of reflexive pronoun in various uses: To impose on oneself (trouble); to cause oneself to have (a possession, privilege, etc.); to…
    bewondereda1586–1600
    
    transitive. To fill with wonder, or admiration; esp. in bewondered adj.
    to think it wondera1586
    
    Phraseological uses. to think wonder (const. dative of person): to seem a matter of astonishment (to); hence, of the person, to be astonished, to…
    estrange1658
    
    passive. To be astonished. Obsolete. rare.
    to think (it) much1669
    
    With complement. transitive. to think (it) much: (a) To be reluctant or shy, hesitate to do something, to have an objection (also with of); (b) to…
    flabberdegasky1822
    
    the mind boggles1899–
    
    the mind boggles: one becomes astonished or overwhelmed when trying to contemplate something, or at the prospect of contemplating something (cf…
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  12. IV.19.l.
    1910–
    
    to spring to (one's) mind: to occur immediately to a person; to be one's first or instinctive thought.
    [1783
    I read your last letter with great delight, but when I came to love and honour, what sprang in my Mind?—How lov'd, how honoured once, avails thee not.
    S. Johnson, Letter 20 August (1994) vol. IV. 187]
    1910
    Are they not just typical of the incidents which most readily spring to mind when we pronounce prediction impossible?
    International Journal Ethics vol. 21 14
    1939
    Napoleon, Shakespeare, Einstein, Galileo—a dozen great names spring to mind.
    J. S. Huxley, ‘Race’ in Europe 28
    1962
    When we talk about the fade, the first thing that springs to mind is the use to which it is put in dramatic productions.
    A. Nisbett, Technique of Sound Studio ix. 153
    1991
    Let me tell you of the images that spring to my mind when we talk about water.
    G. Carey, I Believe xi. 74
  13. IV.19.m.
    1920–
    
    British colloquial. a mind like a sink (also sewer, cesspool): an imagination that tends to put an indecent construction on events, or which is filled with lewd ideas and images. Also one's mind is (like) a sink (also sewer, cesspool).
    1920
    Bunny talks as Ive never heard a prostitute talk—or a woman in a brothel. Her mind is a sink: shes sex mad.
    ‘K. Mansfield’, Letter 23 March (1993) vol. III. 255
    1932
    And if one tries to warn them..they tell one that one has a Victorian mind—and that, they say, is like a sink.
    A. Christie, Thirteen Problems x. 170
    1949
    He concluded by saying it was a pity that some people, whose identity he did not specify, had minds like sinks.
    P. G. Wodehouse, Uncle Dynamite viii. 129
    a1966
    Norah, a toothy vixen..with a mind like a cesspool.
    M. Allingham, Cargo of Eagles (1968) viii. 101
    1970
    [She] said he'd probably gone off with some woman. Her mind's like a sink.
    S. Taylor, Murder grows Roots ii. 16
    1974
    Your mind is like a sewer, pal.
    L. Deighton, Spy Story xix. 208
    2005
    If I see a big one in my bedroom (spider that is, for those with a mind like a sewer) then my legs go all weak.
    Peterborough Evening Telegraph (Nexis) 4 October
    British English colloquial and slang
    the mind operation of the mind perception or cognition faculty of imagination [nouns] indecent
    a mind like a sink (also sewer, cesspool)1920–
    
    British colloquial. a mind like a sink (also sewer, cesspool): an imagination that tends to put an indecent construction on events, or which is…
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    society morality moral badness licentiousness indecency [phrases] indecent lewd imagination
    a mind like a sink (also sewer, cesspool)1920–
    
    British colloquial. a mind like a sink (also sewer, cesspool): an imagination that tends to put an indecent construction on events, or which is…
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2. 1. IV.20.a.
    c1380–
    
    The healthy or normal condition of the mental faculties; mental balance; sanity. Now chiefly in phrases indicating (in negative contexts) the absence of rationality, as to lose one's mind, etc. Also formerly †past one's mind, (Scottish) †by one's mind: = mind n.1.
    to be in one's right mind: see right adj. A.II.8a.
    c1380
    Nad sche þer noȝt of hure bone fulich y-mad an ende, Or heo for hunger had forgone hir wit & ek hur mende.
    Sir Ferumbras (1879) 2584 (Middle English Dictionary)
    c1425
    He restored was To mynde ageyn, & ete no more no gras.
    J. Lydgate, Troyyes Book (MS Augustus A.iv) iv. 7074 (Middle English Dictionary)
    c1450 (1369)
    He had wel nygh lost hys mynde.
    G. Chaucer, Bk. Duchess 511
    [Composed 1369]
    c1450 (c1380)
    With that vois..My mynde cam to me ageyn.
    G. Chaucer, House of Fame 564
    [Composed c1380]
    1509
    Than lepe they about as folke past theyr mynde.
    A. Barclay, Brant's Shyp of Folys (Pynson) f. cxxiii^v
    1596
    Normond with this ansuer was halfe by his mynd.
    J. Dalrymple, translation of J. Leslie, Historie of Scotland (1895) vol. II. 353
    1608
    I feare I am not in my perfect mind.
    W. Shakespeare, King Lear xxi. 60
    1659
    On Thee I thought, and straight I lost my Minde!
    E. Elys, Divine Poems 16
    1735
    By such as are in their right mind.
    G. Berkeley, Def. Free-thinking in Mathematics §8 in Works (1871) vol. III. 306
    1766
    It hath been said, that a non compos himself, though he be afterwards brought to a right mind, shall not be permitted to allege his own insanity in order to avoid such grant.
    W. Blackstone, Commentaries on the Laws of England vol. II. xix. 291
    1847
    And still she fear'd that I should lose my mind.
    Lord Tennyson, Princess vii. 146
    1912
    We will classify them all (idiots, imbeciles, or feeble-minded) under the name ‘Ament’, meaning people without mind in contrast to the class of Dement, which we will assume to mean all those who have been sane, but have lost their mind.
    Church Quarterly Review vol. 73 326
    1960
    No fielder in his right mind attempts a running catch.
    Blackwood's Magazine July 71
    1971
    Mi dear Mam. Last week I got this bright idea that I would beg little time off and go get the mind together with the long weekend in Miami.
    Jamaican Weekly Gleaner 3 November 5/1
    1993
    Her mind's gone but she's happy there.
    B. Anderson, All Nice Girls (1994) xii. 222
    1997
    Good people I know lost their minds,..mainly through tripping.
    M. Collin & J. Godfrey, Altered State ii. 80
    medicine Scottish English
    the world health mental health and illness good mental health [nouns]
    healthOld English–
    
    Spiritual, moral, or mental soundness or well-being; salvation. archaic.
    i-mindOld English
    
    = mind, n.¹ IV.20a. Also in plural.
    in witOld English–1724
    
    The understanding or mental faculties in respect of their condition; chiefly = ‘right mind’, ‘reason’… singular: esp. in phrases in (one's right) wit…
    mindc1380–
    
    The healthy or normal condition of the mental faculties; mental balance; sanity. Now chiefly in phrases indicating (in negative contexts) the…
    reasonc1405–
    
    The thinking faculty of the human mind unaffected by mental disturbance or illness; sanity. Frequently with possessive adjective. Now somewhat archaic…
    wit-state?c1450
    
    State of being in one's wits, condition of sanity.
    common sense1536–1875
    
    Natural intelligence possessed by a typical person; innate understanding; simple wisdom. Obsolete.
    sense1536–
    
    The thinking or reasoning faculty of the human mind in a normal or undisturbed state; reason, sanity, wits. In later use only in to be in one's right…
    senses1540–
    
    In plural. The thinking or reasoning faculties of the human mind in a normal or undisturbed state; reason; sanity; wits. Also in various phrases…
    soundness1548–
    
    Of the mind, etc.: (see sound, adj. I.2b).
    sanitya1616–
    
    The condition of being sane; soundness of mind; mental health.
    wisdoma1616
    
    Sanity, ‘reason’. (Cf. wise, adj. 4) Obsolete. rare.
    saneness1727–
    
    The condition of being sane, sanity.
    mental health1795
    
    Health of the mind as distinct from physical health; a person’s condition with regard to mental well-being; (also) a healthy state of mind.
    whole-mindedness1813–
    
    a. Complete interest or involvement; b. mental health; balance of mind.
    mens sana1853–
    
    Simply: a healthy mind. Usually allusively (see sense 1). Frequently attributive.
    balance1856–
    
    Stability or steadiness due to the equilibrium prevailing between all the forces of any system. Equipoise of mind, character, or feelings…
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    the world health mental health and illness mental illness mental illness of non-specific type [intransitive verbs]
    awedeOld English–1450
    
    intransitive. To be overcome with anger, madness, or distress; to lose control of one's senses; to rave.
    dweleOld English–1300
    
    intransitive. To wander, go astray; to err, be deluded.
    wedeOld English–1413
    
    intransitive. To be or become mad. Cf. awede, v.
    starea1275–
    
    With reference to various mental states associated with the manner of looking or gazing described at… intransitive. To open the eyes wide in madness…
    braidc1275–1603
    
    intransitive. To start, usually out of sleep or a swoon; to awake; also to start or burst into motion; to rush, spring, or dart; figurative to…
    dotec1275–
    
    intransitive. To have one's intellect or mental faculties impaired due to old age.
    ravea1325–
    
    intransitive. Originally: †to be mad, to show signs of madness or delirium (obsolete). Later: to speak or declaim wildly, irrationally, or…
    to be out of mindc1325–
    
    The state of being remembered; remembrance, recollection. Chiefly in phrases. out of mind (also †from mind): forgotten. Chiefly in phrases to be o…
    to lose one's mindc1380–
    
    The healthy or normal condition of the mental faculties; mental balance; sanity. Now chiefly in phrases indicating (in negative contexts) the…
    wooda1382–1500
    
    intransitive. To display (or begin to display) thinking or behaviour that appears irrational, erratic, or dissociated from reality; to be or become…
    madc1384–1873
    
    intransitive. To be or to become mad; to act like a madman, rage, behave furiously. Obsolete (archaic in later use).
    forgetc1385–1670
    
    To drop the practice of (a duty, virtue, etc.); to lose the use of (one's senses). to forget to do = to forget how to do (something). Obsolete.
    to go out of one's minda1398
    
    To pass into a certain state or condition (often implying deterioration). intransitive. With adjective or prepositional phrase as complement. To…
    to wede (out) of, but wita1400–88
    
    Phrase. to wede (out) of, but wit.
    foolc1400–89
    
    intransitive. To be or become a fool; to act or behave irrationally. Obsolete.
    to go (also fall, run) mada1450–
    
    literal.
    forcene1490–1500
    
    intransitive. To be or become mad or frantic.
    to have but a mile to midsummer?a1500
    
    to have but a mile to midsummer: to be somewhat mad. Cf. midsummer madness, n. Obsolete.
    ragec1515–67
    
    Of people or animals. intransitive. To go or be mad; to act insanely. Obsolete.
    waltc1540–
    
    figurative. To fall, into (anger, madness).
    maddle?c1550–
    
    intransitive. To be or become mad; to be confused in mind; to be dotingly fond (with after, of).
    to go (also run, set) a-madding (or on madding)1565
    
    The action of mad, v.; madness; mad behaviour. By the 19th cent., only in phrases (archaic or regional) to go (also †run, set) a-madding (or †on ma…
    pass of wita1616–
    
    figurative. A witty or cutting remark. Chiefly in pass of pate, pass of wit. rare.
    to have a gad-bee in one's brain1682
    
    to have a gad-bee in one's brain: to be obsessed or preoccupied by fanciful, eccentric, or peculiar ideas. Cf. bee, n.¹ 3a. Obsolete. rare.
    madden1704–1913
    
    intransitive. To become mad. (In quots. 1704, 1734 perhaps: to act like a madman.) Obsolete.
    to go (also be) off at the nail1721–
    
    to go (also be) off at the nail: to behave strangely; to go mad; to be off one's head.
    distract1768
    
    intransitive. To become distracted, go mad. Obsolete. rare.
    craze1818–
    
    intransitive. Originally: to show signs of insanity, delirium, or of an inability to think or behave rationally or coherently. In later use also…
    to have a tile loose1846–
    
    A thin slab of burnt clay, shaped according to the purpose for which it is required; usually unglazed… to have a tile loose (and similar…
    to get a rat1890–
    
    Chiefly Australian and New Zealand. to get a rat and variants: to be wildly foolish or irrational; to be seized by wild notions. Now disused.
    to need (to have) one's head examined (also checked, read)1896–
    
    colloquial (originally U.S.). to need (to have) one's head examined (also checked, read) and variants: used to suggest that one's actions…
    off one's top1899–
    
    colloquial (chiefly Australian). off one's top: out of one's mind, insane, crazy.
    (to have) bats in the belfryc1901–
    
    Colloquial phrase (to have) bats in the belfry: (to be) crazy or eccentric. Similarly (rare) to take the bats. Hence bats = batty, adj., used esp…
    to crack up1917–
    
    intransitive. colloquial. To suffer an emotional breakdown, esp. as a result of pressure or strain. Cf. sense IV.15a.
    to have straws in one's hair1923–
    
    In various phrases. to have straws in one's hair (and variants): to be insane, eccentric, or distracted.
    to take the bats1927–
    
    Colloquial phrase (to have) bats in the belfry: (to be) crazy or eccentric. Similarly (rare) to take the bats. Hence bats = batty, adj., used esp…
    to go haywire1929–
    
    spec. in to go haywire, to go wrong; to become excited or distracted, to become mentally unbalanced. colloquial (originally U.S.).
    to go mental1930–
    
    colloquial. to go mental: to lose one's mental equilibrium; (later chiefly) to lose one's self-control, give way to overwhelming emotion…
    to go troppo1941–
    
    Mentally affected by exposure to a tropical climate (originally on war service). Hence more generally: wildly irrational or erratic. Frequently in t…
    to come apart1954–
    
    intransitive. See also to come apart at the seams (see seam, n.¹ I.1d). Of a person: to become mentally unbalanced; to lose emotional composure. Cf…
    spiral1986–
    
    intransitive. Of a person: to undergo a decline in mental state; esp. to enter into a rapidly worsening state of depression or anxiety. Also with an…
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  2. IV.20.b.
    c1384–
    
    In phrases, frequently in legal contexts (esp. in or concerning wills) or in imitation of legal use, expressing a declaration of a person's mental health: of sound (or unsound) mind, †in good mind, whole of mind, etc.
    c1384
    Thei camen to Jhesu, and thei seen hym [sc. Legion]..sittynge clothid, and of hoole mynde.
    Bible (Wycliffite, early version) (Douce MS 369(2)) Mark v. 15
    1395
    I, Alice West,..in hool estat of my body, and in good mynde beynge.
    in F. J. Furnivall, Fifty Earliest English Wills (1882) 4
    1402
    I John Girdeler of Harfeld, in god mynde and saf memorye, make my testement.
    Will in R. W. Chambers & M. Daunt, Book of London English (1931) 211 (Middle English Dictionary)
    1418
    Hole of mynde & in gode memorie beyng.
    in F. J. Furnivall, Fifty Earliest English Wills (1882) 30
    1430
    Beyng in full mende.
    in F. J. Furnivall, Fifty Earliest English Wills (1882) 85
    1438–9
    Beyng yn hole mynde & goode witte.
    in F. J. Furnivall, Fifty Earliest English Wills (1882) 129
    1451
    I, dame Heleyn Gilson..hole in witt and mynde.
    in J. Raine, Testamenta Eboracensia (1855) vol. II. 149 (Middle English Dictionary)
    1469
    I, Richard Pepyn of Wenyston, beying hool in my witt and clare mende make and ordeyne y^s my last will.
    in J. B. Clare, Rec. Wenhaston & Bulcamp, Suffolk (1906) 30
    1562
    The said Jhone being seik in bodye and haill in mynd.
    in Carte Monalium de Northberwic (1847) 86
    1581
    If I flatter not my selfe, I haue a whole minde within my crasie bodie.
    G. Pettie, translation of S. Guazzo, Ciuile Conuersation (1586) i. 4
    1693
    A debilitated Body, and unsound Mind.
    Humours & Conversations of Town 32
    1780
    Just so long as his inability is supposed to continue: that is,..in the case of insanity, till he be of sound mind and understanding.
    J. Bentham, Introduction to Principles of Morals & Legislation (1789) xvi. p. cclxvii
    1805
    To prove that the said Nicholas was of unsound mind at the time of the said fine taken.
    W. Cruise, Digest of Laws of England Real Property vol. V. App. 523
    1826
    No person who is not of a reasonable mind and sane memory can make any disposition by will.
    W. Roberts, Treatise Wills (ed. 3) vol. I. 32
    1874
    I am..unsure if I be whole of mind. I think I have been estranged from my right wits.
    A. C. Swinburne, Bothwell ii. ix. 157
    1884
    The soundness or unsoundness of mind of the alleged lunatic.
    Law Rep. 27 Chanc. Div. 119
    1988
    This is my life history, which I set down this 8th day of January 1987, being of sound mind more or less.
    B. W. Aldiss, Forgotten Life ix. 136
    1999
    [He] told him that the Miss Kay he had met was in sound mind and had made her will voluntarily and without any obvious pressure.
    Daily Telegraph 27 July 5/5
  3. IV.20.c.
    
    out of one's mind (also †out of mind) and variants.
    1. IV.20.c.i.
      a1387–
      
      Having lost control of one's mental faculties; unable to think rationally or coherently, often due to anger, worry, etc. (often with with, specifying the emotion). Cf. out of one's head at head n.1 Phrases P.1j.ii.
      out of one's tiny mind: see tiny adj. A.c.
      (a1387)
      He..sigh aboue a grisliche kynde, And fil anon out of his mynde.
      J. Trevisa, translation of R. Higden, Polychronicon (MS St. John's Cambr.) (1865) vol. I. 421 (Middle English Dictionary)
      [Composed a1387]
      c1405 (c1390)
      He seith, he kan no difference fynde Bitwix a man that is out of his mynde And a man which þat is dronkelewe.
      G. Chaucer, Pardoner's Tale (MS Hengwrt) (1872) l. 494
      [Composed c1390]
      c1425
      Almost for wo he went out of his mynde.
      J. Lydgate, Troyyes Book (MS Augustus A.iv) i. l. 4276 (Middle English Dictionary)
      a1500 (?a1450)
      Þe maister of þe ship was halfe out of mynde.
      Gesta Romanorum (MS Harley 7333) (1879) lxix. 317 (Middle English Dictionary)
      [Composed ?a1450]
      a1617
      Through phrenzie out of our right mindes.
      P. Baynes, Comm. Epist. First Chapter Paul to Ephesians (1618) viii. 208
      1780
      It must be Bedlam; for the old gentleman is out of his mind, that's a sure thing!
      S. Lee, Chapter of Accidents v. i. 82
      1849
      He was drunk, they said, or out of his mind, when he was turned off.
      T. B. Macaulay, The History of England from the Accession of James II vol. I. v. 663
      1867
      Miss Oldcastle thought she was out of her mind, and spoke of an asylum.
      G. MacDonald, Annals of Quiet Neighbourhood vol. I. vii. 191
      1948
      At night, awakening him from sleep, an object dropped on the deck overhead would send him nearly out of his mind with rage.
      T. Heggen, Mister Roberts (U.K. edition) xi. 140
      1995
      ‘What do you think you're doing!’ he would yell at him. ‘Are you out of your mind?’
      P. McCabe, Dead School (1996) 175
      2004
      If it wasn't for Terry's sweetness I think I'd have gone right out of my mind. I was heading that way anyway, going a little bit bonkers every lonely evening.
      J. Wilson, Diamond Girls 19
      medicine
      the world health mental health and illness mental illness mental illness of non-specific type [adjectives]
      aweddeOld English–1330
      
      Temporarily or permanently unable to think or act rationally or coherently.
      brainsickOld English–
      
      Chiefly disparaging and potentially offensive. Having or regarded as having a mental illness; exhibiting wildly irrational or erratic behaviour; (in weakened use) foolish.
      giddyOld English–1300
      
      Mad, insane, foolish, stupid. Obsolete.
      moonsickOld English–1616
      
      Mentally ill or emotionally disturbed (permanently or temporarily).
      out of (by, from, of) wit or one's witOld English–1724
      
      The understanding or mental faculties in respect of their condition; chiefly = ‘right mind’, ‘reason’… singular: esp. in phrases in (one's right) wit…
      witlessOld English–
      
      Out of one's wits; having a mental illness, intellectual disability, or dementia. †Also, stupefied, dazed.
      woodOld English–
      
      Of a person: displaying behaviour that appears irrational, erratic, or dissociated from reality; mentally unstable; = mad, adj. 3a.
      woodsickOld English–1450
      
      Mentally ill or unstable.
      amadc1225–1425
      
      Of a person: displaying thinking or behaviour considered to be irrational, inappropriate, or dissociated from reality; spec. displaying such thinking…
      amazed?c1225–1763
      
      Bewildered, confused, perplexed; (also) unable to think or act rationally or coherently. Also of a thing: thrown into disorder or confusion. Obsolete.
      lunaticc1300–
      
      Of a person: showing signs or symptoms of serious mental illness (in early use spec. of a type characterized by periods of remission and relapse…
      wildc1300–
      
      Not having control of one's mental faculties; demented, out of one's wits; distracted; hence in weakened sense, Extremely foolish or unreasonable…
      mazeda1325–
      
      Stupefied, dazed; insane, crazed; bewildered, confused; †terrified (obsolete).
      madc1330–
      
      Of a person: displaying thinking or behaviour considered to be irrational, inappropriate, or dissociated from reality; spec. displaying such thinking… Now dated and offensive.
      sickc1340–
      
      Mentally affected or weak. Also: morbid, enjoying sick humour (see sense A.III.7f). Now rare.
      brain-wooda1375–
      
      Frenzied in the brain or mind; mad.
      out of one's minda1387–
      
      out of one's mind (also †out of mind) and variants. Having lost control of one's mental faculties; unable to think rationally or coherently, often…
      franticc1390–
      
      Having a mental illness; (in later use) esp. one resulting in violent or aggressive behaviour. Now rare.
      frenetica1398–1778
      
      Of a person: delirious; mentally deranged; insane, crazy; = frantic, adj. A.1. Obsolete.
      fonda1400–
      
      Mentally ill; (also) lacking or deficient in intellect or understanding. In weakened use: dazed, confused. Now English regional (northern and nort…
      formada1400
      
      Driven mad, frantic.
      unwisea1400–81
      
      Out of one's senses; mad. Obsolete. rare.
      brainc1400–
      
      Furious, mad.
      unwholec1400
      
      Of unsound mind. rare.
      alienate?a1425–1545
      
      Of a person, the mind, etc.: deranged. Cf. alienated, adj. A.2.
      brainless1434–1568
      
      Insane, mad; diseased or impaired in mind. Obsolete.
      ramage1440–
      
      Of a person: fierce, frenzied, uncontrollable; excited, unruly. Scottish after 16th cent. Now rare.
      welling woodc1440–1500
      
      Raving mad, wildly insane (cf. walling, adj.¹ 1).
      staringc1449–
      
      With reference to mental illness: exhibiting or characterized by staring eyes (see sense A.3); frantic, wild. In later use also as a simple…
      rammistc1455–
      
      Of a person: mad, crazy; frantic; rash, headstrong.
      fro oneselfa1460–1533
      
      fro oneself: beside oneself, out of one's wits. Obsolete.
      from oneselfc1460
      
      As head of a prepositional phrase used predicatively or adverbially. Used to denote qualitative remoteness, unlikeness, incongruity, etc.: away…
      distract of one's wits1470–1601
      
      distract of one's wits, etc.: cf. distract, v. 6b. Obsolete.
      madfula1475–1627
      
      Mad; full of or causing distress.
      furious1475–
      
      Mad, insane. Obsolete except in Scots Law.
      turned?c1475–
      
      Changed or altered in nature, appearance, or function (in various senses of turn, v. V); (of a person's mind, head, etc.) exhibiting or…
      distract1481–
      
      Deranged in mind; crazy, mad, insane. archaic.
      beside oneself1490–
      
      figurative senses from B.4. Out of a mental state or condition, as beside one's patience, beside one's gravity, beside one's wits; now only in besi…
      beside one's patience1490–
      
      figurative senses from B.4. Out of a mental state or condition, as beside one's patience, beside one's gravity, beside one's wits; now only in besi…
      dementa1500–
      
      = demented, adj.
      horn-wood?a1500–1600
      
      = horn-mad, adj.
      rammisha1500–
      
      Frantic, crazy; wild, headstrong; rough, violent.
      red-wood?1507–
      
      Stark mad, completely mad; raving, wild with passion, distracted; crazy. Also red-wood mad.
      extraught1509–53
      
      = distraught, adj. Const. from, of.
      misminded1509–1850
      
      Having a bad or defective mind or attitude. (In quot. 1509: spec. contrary, perverse.)
      bedlam?1510–
      
      Suggestive, reminiscent, or characteristic of the Hospital of St Mary of Bethlehem or its patients; (originally) exhibiting signs of mental…
      peevish1523–91
      
      Beside oneself; out of one's senses; mad. Obsolete.
      straughta1529–1640
      
      Distraught, out of one's mind. Also, bereft of (one's wits, mind).
      bedlam-ripe1533–
      
      Exhibiting signs of mental illness; wildly irrational.
      fanatic1533–1721
      
      Of an action or speech: Such as might result from possession by a deity or demon; frantic, furious. Of a person: Frenzied, mad. Obsolete.
      daft1540–
      
      Of unsound mind, crazy, insane, mad.
      unsounda1547–
      
      Not mentally sound or normal; not sane.
      frenzic1547–70
      
      = frenzical, adj.
      stark raving (also staring) mad1548–
      
      To the fullest extent or degree; absolutely, utterly, completely. Cf. sense A.6. Modifying a participial adjective, esp. staring, raving. Now…
      mooneda1557
      
      Having a mental illness of a type characterized by periods of remission and relapse attributed to the phases of the moon. Obsolete. rare.
      madbraina1560–
      
      = mad-brained, adj.
      crazed1563–
      
      Of a person: unable to think rationally or coherently; exhibiting irrational or erratic behaviour, esp. when this is attributed to mental illness… Now usually regarded as offensive.
      mad-headeda1566–
      
      Lacking in judgement or common sense; irrational or uncontrolled in behaviour; impetuous, rash.
      bedlamlike1566–
      
      Resembling or characteristic of a patient at the Hospital of St Mary of Bethlehem (see bedlam, n. A.1a) or another psychiatric hospital; exhibiting…
      moonburnt1568–
      
      Moonstruck, affected by the moon.
      distraughted1572–1603
      
      = distracted, adj.
      maddish1573–
      
      a. Having the manner or ideas of a madman; like a madman in behaviour; appropriate to or befitting a madman. b. Somewhat mad.
      insane1575–
      
      Of the mind, memory, etc.: unsound; not functioning in a way that is considered normal. Now often historical.
      acrazeda1577–
      
      Of a person: unable to think rationally or coherently; exhibiting irrational or erratic behaviour, esp. when this is attributed to mental illness…
      mad-braineda1577–
      
      Having or manifesting a mad brain; hot-headed, uncontrolled, scatterbrained. Also figurative.
      past oneself1576–
      
      past oneself: beside oneself; out of one's mind. English regional (northern) and Irish English (northern) in later use.
      frenzy1577–1647
      
      Mad, insane, crazy. Obsolete.
      poll-mad1577
      
      Mad-brained.
      out of one's senses1580–
      
      out of one's senses: out of one's right mind; in such a state that one cannot think or act sanely, normally, or sensibly. Frequently in to frighten…
      skyred1581
      
      Perhaps: mad, crazy.
      crazy1585–
      
      Of a person: unable to think rationally or coherently; exhibiting irrational or erratic behaviour, esp. when this is attributed to mental illness. Now usually regarded as offensive.
      frenzicala1586–1748
      
      Affected with, characterized by, or of the nature of frenzy; crazy, mad; wildly enthusiastic.
      maddeda1586–1872
      
      Made mad; deprived of reason; excited to frenzy, enraged. (In later use poetic only.)
      ragefula1586–1635
      
      Mad, frantic, frenzied. Obsolete. rare.
      frenetical1588–
      
      Delirious; frenzied; mentally deranged, insane; fanatical.
      madcap1591–
      
      Mad, crazy; idiotic, wildly impulsive or extravagant; bizarre, zany.
      distempered1593–
      
      Disordered, diseased, affected with a distemper. Mentally disordered, insane. Of persons (obsolete or arch.); their brain, mind, fancy, feelings…
      distraught1597–
      
      Driven to madness; mentally deranged; crazy: = distracted, adj. 5.
      maniac1597–
      
      Affected with mania; raving with madness; behaving or appearing like a maniac. Also (occasionally) in extended use.
      diswitted1599
      
      Bereft of one's wits, crazed.
      idle-headed1599–1694
      
      Off one's head, out of one's wits; distracted, delirious.
      ravening1599–1707
      
      Mad, raging, rabid. Obsolete.
      lymphatical1603
      
      Of or pertaining to frenzy; visionary.
      ravenous1607–1840
      
      Mad, rabid; = ravening, adj. 2. Also as adv. as intensifier. Obsolete. rare.
      extract1608
      
      past participle. Distracted, taken out of one's wits; cf. extraught, adj. 2, extracting, adj.
      madling1608–
      
      Mad; foolish, silly; confused.
      distracteda1616–
      
      Deranged in mind; out of one's wits; crazed, mad, insane. Now rare in literal sense, except in such expressions as ‘like one distracted’.
      horn-mada1616–1822
      
      Sometimes by wordplay: Mad with rage at having been made a cuckold. Obsolete.
      informala1616
      
      Perhaps: disordered in mind. Obsolete. rare. Cf. formal, adj. A.4c.
      far gone1616–
      
      spec. Very intoxicated by drink or (later) drugs. Also with in, on.
      soft1621–
      
      colloquial. Lacking intelligence or common sense; easily imposed on or deceived; foolish, silly. Also (potentially offensive): having a mental…
      March mada1625
      
      = as mad as a March hare at hare, n. 1b.
      non compos mentis1628–
      
      Not compos mentis; of unsound mind.
      conundrumed1629
      
      Grown crotchety, slightly crazed.
      brain-crazed1632–
      
      demented1632–
      
      Mentally unbalanced, esp. through intense emotion; behaving irrationally; beside oneself with anger, grief, anxiety, excitement, infatuation…
      crazied1638–
      
      Esp. of a person's mind, character, imagination, etc.: unsound; unbalanced. Sometimes: that has a mental illness; insane. Now usually regarded as offensive if used of a person with a mental health condition.
      arreptitiousa1641–56
      
      Liable to raptures, ecstatic, frantic, mad.
      dementate1640–1890
      
      = demented, adj.
      dementated1650–
      
      = demented, adj.
      brain-crackeda1652–
      
      insaniated1652–1929
      
      Made or driven insane.
      exsensed1654
      
      Out of his senses.
      bedlam-witteda1657
      
      As a modifier, with the sense ‘as —— as a person in Bedlam’, as in bedlam mad, bedlam crazy; (also) forming adjectives with the sense ‘that has…
      lymphatic1656–1822
      
      Frenzied, mad. Obsolete.
      maniacal1657–
      
      Affected with mania; behaving or appearing like a maniac.
      bedlamite1659–
      
      Chiefly disparaging. Of a person, action, etc.: reminiscent or characteristic of a patient at the Hospital of St Mary of Bethlehem (see bedlam, n.…
      half-witteda1665–
      
      Having a mental illness; affected by an intellectual impairment or disability. Now generally considered offensive.
      touchy-headed1666–75
      
      derogatory Obsolete. Wildly foolish or irrational; cf. touch, v. III.29b, touched in the head at touched, adj. A.3.
      exorbitant1668–1702
      
      Deviating from the normal, prescribed, or customary track. Of an insane person or his or her condition: Extravagant, frantic, wild. Obsolete.
      touched1672–
      
      Unable to think or act rationally or coherently; (also) eccentric, unconventional. More strongly, and now offensive: having a mild intellectual…
      fatuous1673–
      
      That is in a state of dementia or imbecility; idiotic. Now rare except in Scots Law.
      insanous1673
      
      Insane.
      moonstruck1674–
      
      Originally: showing or characterized by signs or symptoms of mental illness (due to the supposed influence of the moon; cf. lunatic, adj. A.1); now ar…
      mad-like1679–
      
      bee-headed1684–
      
      Having fanciful, peculiar, or eccentric ideas or preoccupations; scatterbrained, foolish. Cf. bee, n.¹ 3.
      datelessa1686–
      
      Chiefly English regional (northern and midlands). Having dementia or mental illness; (in weakened use) stupid, foolish. Also: insensible, stupefied.
      dementative1685
      
      Characterized by madness.
      shatter-headedc1686–1713
      
      = shatter-brained, adj. (Cf. scatterheaded, adj.)
      non compos1699–
      
      = non compos mentis, adj.
      bedlamitish1715–
      
      disparaging or derogatory. Now rare. Reminiscent or characteristic of a patient at the Hospital of St Mary of Bethlehem (see bedlam, n. A.1a); (in weakened use) wildly foolish or…
      beside one's gravity1716
      
      figurative senses from B.4. Out of a mental state or condition, as beside one's patience, beside one's gravity, beside one's wits; now only in besi…
      maddy1719–
      
      Somewhat mad.
      hyte1720–
      
      Crazy, mad.
      frenziful1726
      
      (< the noun), affected with frenzy.
      lymphated1727–1817
      
      Frenzied.
      shatter-brained1727–
      
      Crazy, light-witted; giddy, thoughtless. Cf. scatter-brained, adj.
      shatter-pated1727–
      
      unhinged1732–
      
      spec. Of persons or the mind.
      out of one's head1733–
      
      colloquial. out of one's head: = out of one's mind at mind, n.¹ IV.20c.
      maddened1735–
      
      Made or driven mad, angered; irritated, annoyed.
      excerebrated1736–75
      
      (See quot.).
      deranged1755–
      
      Unable to think rationally or coherently; exhibiting irrational or erratic behaviour, esp. when this is attributed to mental illness.
      swivel-eyed1758–
      
      Of a person: (originally) having eyes pointing in different directions; having eyes which are rotating wildly. Hence: having a crazed or…
      wrong1765–
      
      Of persons, etc.. Not normal or sound in the senses, etc.; not sane.
      brainsickly1770–
      
      Chiefly disparaging. Having or regarded as having a mental illness; exhibiting wildly irrational or erratic behaviour; (also or actions or… Potentially offensive.
      malkin-mad1773–
      
      Mad as a hare.
      shatter-witted1775–
      
      = shatter-brained, adj. (in dictionaries).
      deleerit1786–
      
      Mad, crazed, delirious.
      alienated1793
      
      Of the mind, faculties, etc.: disturbed, unbalanced, destabilized. Now rare.
      shake-brained1793
      
      Of unsound mind, crazy, crack-brained.
      frenzied1796–
      
      Affected with or characterized by frenzy; crazy, mad; distracted, frantic; wildly enthusiastic.
      stricken1796–
      
      Of the mind, heart, soul: Afflicted with frenzy, madness, grief, or the like.
      flighty1802–
      
      Of weak or disordered intellect, crazy, light-headed. Also absol.
      wowf1802–
      
      Crazed, daft, mad.
      doitrified1808–
      
      Impaired in intellect or awareness; confused, stupefied. Also: characterized by a decline in mental (or physical) faculties, esp. in old age.
      skivie1808–
      
      Harebrained; mentally deranged.
      phrenesiac1814
      
      Apparently: = frenetic, adj. A.1a.
      moon-stricken1820–
      
      = moonstruck, adj. 1.
      Fifish1821–
      
      Somewhat deranged.
      fey1823–
      
      Disordered in mind like one about to die; possessing or displaying magical, fairylike, or unearthly qualities. Now frequently used ironically, in…
      manic1823–
      
      Of, relating to, characterized by, or resembling mania; affected by mania. Cf. mania, n. 1a.
      skire1825
      
      (See quot. 1825 and cf. skire, adv.)
      as mad as a hatter1827–
      
      as mad as a hatter
      beside one's wits1827–
      
      figurative senses from B.4. Out of a mental state or condition, as beside one's patience, beside one's gravity, beside one's wits; now only in besi…
      off one's head1842–
      
      colloquial. off one's head: out of one's mind or wits, deranged, crazy; (in later use also) intoxicated, esp. by drugs (cf. off one's face at face, n.…
      bee-bonneted1844–
      
      Obsessed or preoccupied by something, esp. a whimsical or eccentric idea; cf. to have a bee in one's bonnet at bee, n.¹ phrases P.1.
      to be not all there1848–
      
      colloquial. to be all there: to have all one's faculties; to be smart or on the alert. Similarly, to be not all there: to display thinking or…
      bemadded1850–
      
      cranky1850–
      
      Mentally out of gear; crotchety, ‘queer’; subject to whims or ‘cranks’; eccentric or peculiar in notions or behaviour. Cf. crank, n.² 4, 5.
      loco1852–
      
      Uncontrolled or erratic in behaviour or mental functioning. Also in weakened use: foolish, irrational, or wild. Frequently in to go loco.
      kinky1858–
      
      colloquial (originally and chiefly U.S.). Of a person, their mind, behaviour, etc.: characterized by fixed preoccupations or unorthodox ideas (cf…
      off one's nut1858–
      
      colloquial. off one's nut: out of one's mind, insane, crazy (see also quot. 1860).
      off one's chump1864–
      
      Humorously applied to the head. off one's chump (colloquial): ‘off one's head’, out of one's senses.
      fucked-up1865–
      
      coarse slang. Of a person: mentally damaged or emotionally disturbed; (in weakened use) troubled, confused. Of a situation, event, etc.: confounding, irrational…
      loony1865–
      
      Chiefly disparaging or derogatory. Affected by, characterized by, or showing symptoms of mental illness. Also: extremely foolish, wildly irrational…
      unsane1867–
      
      Lacking sanity. rare.
      meshuga1868–
      
      Esp. in Jewish usage: wildly irrational, uncontrolled, or foolish; crazy. Also: ridiculous, stupid. Cf. meshuggener, n.
      non-sane1868–
      
      gen. Not sane, insane.
      dilly1873–
      
      Originally: †odd, eccentric (obsolete). Later: unable to think rationally or coherently, esp. when this is attributed to mental illness (frequently…
      off one's pannikin1879–
      
      Australian and New Zealand slang. The head. Only in off one's pannikin: out of one's wits, crazy. Now rare.
      off one's onion1881–
      
      slang. The head; esp. in off one's onion: unwell (rare); mad, crazy.
      off one's base1882–
      
      off one's base: wildly mistaken, crazy, mad; cf. off base, adv. & adj.
      (to go) off one's dot1883–
      
      colloquial and regional (originally and chiefly British). (to go) off one's dot: (to go) out of one's mind; (to go) crazy.
      excerebrate1884
      
      (See quot. 1884).
      locoed1885–
      
      U.S. regional (chiefly western). Mad, insane, crazy; = loco, adj.
      bug-crazy1886–
      
      a. Having a passion for (or obsession with) bugs (bug, n.² I.1) or (occasionally) germs; b. crazy, insane (cf. bug, n.² II.7).
      off one's block1887–
      
      off one's block: (very) angry; insane. Cf. off one's head at head, n.¹ phrases P.1h.
      screwy1887–
      
      colloquial (originally U.S.). Insane, crazy; eccentric; ridiculous.
      off one's rocker1890–
      
      slang. off one's rocker: crazy, mad.
      balmy or barmy on (or in) the crumpet1891–
      
      slang. The head; esp. in balmy or barmy on (or in) the crumpet: wrong in the head, mad: see balmy, adj. 7, barmy, adj. 2b.
      mattoid1891–
      
      Displaying erratic behaviour; eccentric. rare.
      barmy1892–
      
      slang. Having a mental illness or mild intellectual disability (now considered offensive). Also (now chiefly) in weakened use: foolish, silly. Cf…
      crankish1892–
      
      Somewhat cranky; inclined to cranks.
      meshuggener1892–
      
      Esp. in Jewish usage: wildly irrational or foolish; (also) unconventional. Also in extended use. Cf. meshuga, adj.
      nutty1892–
      
      colloquial (originally U.S.). Mentally disturbed; irrational, foolish, or unconventional. Also: wildly enthusiastic or passionate (about something…
      buggy1893–
      
      colloquial (originally and chiefly U.S.). Chiefly disparaging and potentially offensive. Of a person: unable to think or act rationally or…
      bughouse1894–
      
      Originally and chiefly U.S. Insane, mad; (in weakened sense) crazy, wild, out of control.
      ratty1895–
      
      Australian colloquial. Mad, mentally deranged; eccentric; silly; (also) with over (also on, about): infatuated with.
      off one's trolley1896–
      
      In figurative phrase off one's trolley, crazy. Cf. rocker, n.¹ phrases. slang.
      batchy1898–
      
      = batty, adj.; dotty.
      doolally1898–
      
      Characterized by an unbalanced state of mind. In full doolally tap (also in to have had the Doolally tap).
      vesanic1899–
      
      Of or pertaining to, of the nature of, vesania.
      twisted1900–
      
      Of a person: neurotic, emotionally unbalanced; perverted. Also transferred and with up.
      batty1903–
      
      ‘Balmy’, ‘dotty’. (Cf. bat, n.¹ b) colloquial or slang.
      dippy1903–
      
      Mad, insane, crazy. Also const. about, over, in love (with). Also absol.
      bugs1904–
      
      Chiefly disparaging and potentially offensive. Of a person: unable to think or act rationally or coherently; not in control of one's mental…
      dingy1904–
      
      Mad, crazy, insane. Also (and in earliest use) to go dingy on: to be infatuated or in love with.
      up the (also a) pole1904–
      
      Crazy; at one's wits' end.
      nut1906–
      
      colloquial (originally U.S.). Mad, crazy, stupid, eccentric. Cf. sense A.II.7a and compounds at compounds C.1a.
      nuts1908–
      
      Originally U.S. Highly erratic or distracted; unable to think or act rationally. Occasionally more strongly: showing signs of mental illness or…
      nutty as a fruitcake1911–
      
      colloquial (originally U.S.). disparaging and potentially offensive. In similative expressions intended to suggest extreme eccentricity or (more…
      scatty1911–
      
      Of a person: scatter-brained; driven distracted, mad; of a story, etc.: illogical and absurd.
      bats1919–
      
      Colloquial phrase (to have) bats in the belfry: (to be) crazy or eccentric. Similarly (rare) to take the bats. Hence bats = batty, adj., used esp…
      bugged1920–
      
      slang (originally and chiefly U.S.). Chiefly disparaging and potentially offensive. Of a person: unable to think or act rationally or coherently…
      gaga1920–
      
      Doting, exhibiting senile decay; mad, ‘dotty’; fatuous. Also as adv.
      potty1920–
      
      Depreciative senses. Crazy, mad; out of one's mind; eccentric, ‘dotty’.
      cuckoo1923–
      
      Crazy, out of one's wits.
      nutsy1923–
      
      Foolish, irrational, or unconventional. Also: ridiculous, absurd. Cf. nutty, adj. 3b.
      puggled1923–
      
      Exhausted, in a state of collapse; (also) wildly drunk.
      blah1924–
      
      Mad. (? originally U.S.)
      détraqué1925–
      
      Deranged; crazy; psychopathic.
      off one's rocket1925–
      
      slang. off one's rocket: crazy, mad; = off one's rocker at rocker, n.¹ phrases.
      over the edge1925–
      
      Of a person: out of touch with reality; not in control of one's emotions; (also) furious.
      puggle1925–
      
      Military. Unable to think rationally or coherently; crazy. Cf. slightly earlier puggled, adj. Now rare.
      barking mad1927–
      
      colloquial (chiefly British). derogatory. Wildly foolish or irrational; unpredictable. Also (potentially offensive): not in control of one's mental…
      mental1927–
      
      colloquial. Having or supposed to have a mental illness or intellectual disability. Also in weakened sense: irrational, uncontrolled, eccentric.
      phooey1927–29
      
      Mad, crazy. Obsolete. rare.
      divvy1928–
      
      Chiefly British (originally in Romani usage). Crazy, mad; (also) stupid, foolish, idiotic.
      squirrelly1928–
      
      Inclined to rush this way and that, unpredictable. Of a person: demented, crazy; jumpy, nervy.
      round the bend1929–
      
      round the bend: crazy, insane. colloquial.
      tetched1930–
      
      Mentally deranged to a slight degree; somewhat mad, crazy, or ‘cracked’; = touched, adj. A.3.
      out to lunch1931–
      
      North American slang. out to lunch: (of a person) (a) Unavailable; (b) lacking reason, awareness, or common sense.
      as daft (mad, etc.) as a brush1932–
      
      In colloquial phrase as daft (mad, etc.) as a brush, quite daft or mad; crazy.
      lakes1934–
      
      (Also used in full form, Lakes of Killarney). Mad, crazy. Occasionally as n., a mad person.
      ding-a-ling1935–
      
      Originally: silly, foolish. Later (chiefly in hyperbolic use and potentially offensive): wildly uncontrolled or irrational. Chiefly in to go ding-a…
      wacky1935–
      
      Crazy, mad; odd, peculiar. Of persons.
      screwball1936–
      
      colloquial. Crazy, insane; eccentric.
      dingbats1937–
      
      Crazy, absurd, eccentric; stupid, foolish. Cf. dingbat, n. A.3, dingbat, adj.
      Asiatic1938–
      
      U.S. Military slang. Crazy, mad, insane. Originally and chiefly in to go Asiatic. Now dated or historical.
      parlatic1941–
      
      Extremely intoxicated; (hence also) unable to think or act rationally or coherently. See paralytic, adj. A.2c.
      troppo1941–
      
      Mentally affected by exposure to a tropical climate (originally on war service). Hence more generally: wildly irrational or erratic. Frequently in t…
      up the creek1941–
      
      As part of a river or river-system. up the creek: (a) In a tight corner, in trouble; spec. pregnant; (b) crazy, eccentric. slang.
      bent1942–
      
      slang (originally U.S.). Of a person: unconventional, eccentric. More usually: given to or exhibiting irrational behaviour; mentally unstable (derog…
      screwed-up1943–
      
      colloquial (originally U.S.). Of a person: in trouble. Also (now chiefly): exhibiting or characterized by emotional or psychological instability…
      bonkers1945–
      
      colloquial. Of a person: mad, crazy, insane. Chiefly in predicative use.
      up the wall1951–
      
      up the wall: angry, furious; distraught, mad, crazy; esp. in phrases to climb up the wall, run up the wall: to become very angry or distraught; to d…
      psychological1952–
      
      colloquial. Considered to be mentally unstable; wildly irrational or uncontrolled. Cf. mental, adj.¹ A.II.6.
      fouled-up1953–
      
      Originally U.S. Military slang. Cf. snafu, phr. Of a person: confused, disturbed, or damaged mentally or emotionally. Cf. messed-up, adj. 2.
      psychogeriatric1953–
      
      Of or relating to the treatment of mental illness in the elderly (geriatric psychiatry). Of a person: requiring such treatment.
      starkers1956–
      
      Completely mad; = stark mad at stark, adv. B.2a. Cf. also stark, adv. B.2b.
      wackadoo1958–
      
      Very foolish, irrational, or eccentric; crazy. Cf. wacko, adj., wacky, adj.
      kooky1959–
      
      Cranky, crazy, eccentric.
      not quite the (full) ticket1959–
      
      British colloquial. not quite the (full) ticket: characterized by thought or behaviour considered to be irrational, inappropriate, or dissociated…
      barking1960–
      
      colloquial (chiefly British). derogatory. Wildly foolish or irrational; unpredictable. Also (potentially offensive): not in control of one's mental…
      off (one's) squiff1960–
      
      The head. In off (one's) squiff = off one's head at head, n.¹ phrases P.1h.
      round the twist1960–
      
      figurative. round the twist: = round the bend at bend, n.⁴ phrases P.3. slang.
      loony tunes1963–
      
      Also in singular form loony tune. Of a person or their behaviour: extremely foolish, wildly irrational or unconventional; (of actions, situations…
      wiggy1963–
      
      Mad, crazy, ‘freaky’. U.S. slang.
      yampy1963–
      
      Mad, crazy; daft, stupid.
      flaky1964–
      
      slang (originally U.S.). Of a person: liable to act in an odd or eccentric manner (as though exhausted or under the influence of drink or drugs)…
      out of (also off) one's bird1966–
      
      U.S. slang. out of (also off) one's bird: out of one's mind; unable to think or act rationally or sensibly; crazy, insane. Also: (so as to be)…
      dicked-up1967–
      
      Originally (of a person): unbalanced, mentally disturbed. Now chiefly (of a situation, event, etc.): confounding, irrational; disturbing.
      loony bird1967–
      
      Chiefly disparaging. Characterized by extremely foolish, irrational, or eccentric behaviour; that is delusional or out of touch with reality. Now…
      out of one's skull1967–
      
      slang. out of one's skull, out of one's mind, crazy. Also succeeding past participle, as bored out of one's skull, beside oneself with boredom, bored…
      nutball1968–
      
      Mad, crazy; eccentric.
      whacked out1969–
      
      whacked out: mad, crazy; spec. intoxicated with drugs. Cf. wacky, adj. U.S.
      batshit1971–
      
      coarse slang. Crazy, mad, insane. Cf. bats at bat, n.¹ b.
      fucked1971–
      
      coarse slang. Of a person: mentally damaged or emotionally disturbed; (in weakened use) troubled, confused. Of a situation, event, etc.: disturbing, confounding…
      nutso1971–
      
      Mad, crazy; (in weakened sense) eccentric, unconventional, wild; (also) extremely enthusiastic.
      woo-woo1971–
      
      Designating a person or group holding beliefs or following practices conventionally regarded as unscientific, irrational, or outlandish, esp. ones…
      bugged-out1976–
      
      slang (originally and chiefly U.S.; chiefly disparaging and potentially offensive). (Of a person) unable to think or act rationally or coherently; not in control of one's mental faculties; (of a situation, event, etc.) strange…
      out of (one's) gourd1977–
      
      U.S. slang. The head or mind; now frequently in out of (one's) gourd.
      wacko1977–
      
      Crazy, mad; eccentric.
      moggy1984–
      
      Of a person: extremely irrational; out of touch with reality; having lost control of one's emotions or behaviour. Frequently in to go moggy.
      screwed1984–
      
      colloquial (originally U.S.). Exhibiting or characterized by emotional or psychological instability; damaged; disturbed. Chiefly in predicative…
      off one's meds1986–
      
      off one's meds: incapable of rational thought or behaviour; dissociated from reality, delirious. With the (mildly derogatory, potentially offensive) implication that the person addressed is normally on medication for his or her mental health.
      hatstand1987–
      
      slang (originally and chiefly British). Crazy, insane; eccentric; nonsensical. Chiefly in predicative use.
      wackadoodle1993–
      
      = wackadoo, adj.
      lymphatical
      
      Of persons: Frenzied.
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    2. IV.20.c.ii.
      1865–
      
      With a preceding past participle: affected with the specified emotion or condition to a very high degree. Esp. with reference to experiencing a mental or emotional state intensely, as in bored (also scared, etc.) out of one's mind, or to being in a state of extreme intoxication by drink or drugs, as in pissed (also stoned, bombed, etc.) out of one's mind.
      1865
      The man is bored out of his mind nearly.
      Once a Week 7 January 58/2
      1959
      He was stoned out of his mind with pot night and day.
      L. Lipton, Holy Barbarians iii. 85
      1964
      He was bombed out of his mind.
      New York Times Magazine 23 August 64/2
      1968
      Yeah, I'm scared out of my mind.
      Win 15 October 16/1
      1992
      Not when I'm pissed out of my mind.
      J. MacKenna, Fallen & Other Stories 62
      2016
      Anyone wanna invite me to a discord and voice chat pls im bored out of my mind.
      @Krisptwt 26 October in twitter.com (accessed 16 Feb. 2024)
3. 1. IV.21.a.
    c1384–
    
    A person's cognitive, rational, or intellectual powers; the intellect; esp. as distinguished from the emotions, and frequently opposed to heart (cf. heart n. A.II.9a). Also (in extended use, by metonymy): a person of intellectual prowess; an intellectual.
    At times, the association with heart has led to the acquisition by mind of some of the connotations of heart when the two are juxtaposed. See also heart n. A.II.6b.
    (c1384)
    Thou shalt loue the Lord thi God, of al thin herte, and in al thi soule, and in al thi mynde.
    Bible (Wycliffite, early version) (Douce MS 369(2)) (1850) Matthew xxii. 37
    [Composed c1384]
    a1425 (c1385)
    She..hadde hire herte and al hire mynde On Troilus iset.
    G. Chaucer, Troilus & Criseyde (1987) iv. 673
    [Composed c1385]
    1509
    It was no wonder that I was amazed, My herte and minde she had so tane in cure.
    S. Hawes, Pastime of Pleasure xxx. xii
    1562
    With the haill man, saull, hart, mynd, mycht and stryncht.
    in J. Stuart, Sel. Rec. Kirk Aberdeen (1846) 5
    1609
    Put these my wordes in your hartes and mindes.
    Bible (Douay) vol. I. Deuteronomy xi. 18
    1622
    God doth concurre to the excæcation and hardening both of the minde and heart.
    H. Sydenham, Sermon (1626) 30
    c1639
    He did the utmost Bounds of Knowledge find, He found them not so large as was his Mind.
    A. Cowley, On Death of Sir Henry Wotton
    1697
    Even the largest Minds have but narrow Swallows.
    J. Locke, Letter 10 April in Works (1714) vol. III. 561
    1733
    I shall..with Books my Mind embellish.
    J. Swift, Epist. to Lady 6
    1748
    But these great minds cannot avoid doing extraordinary things!
    S. Richardson, Clarissa vol. VII. xxxi. 129
    1785
    But great minds can descend with ease, from the dignity of their spheres, to the contemplation of the most minute objects.
    F. Pilon, Fair American (front matter)
    1806
    Every feeling of his heart and mind revolted from what he heard.
    H. Siddons, Maid, Wife, & Widow vol. I. 51
    1819
    Lady Crewe..had mind and heart, and indeed some fine remains of a race that has passed away.
    Lady Charleville in Lady Morgan, Passages from Autobiography (1859) 254
    1863
    The service of God was asserted to be a reasonable service of the mind and heart, and not a magical superstition.
    J. A. Froude, History of England vol. VII. 74
    1951
    If you don't empty your mind and heart of sexual jealousy..you will never be happy with me.
    N. Mitford, Blessing xi. 118
    1968
    In response to her look my mind and heart opened themselves up to the pain of deep feeling.
    A. K. Armah, Beautyful Ones are not yet Born vi. 85
    1991
    Here we are in Sri Lanka hanging out with one of the great minds of the second half of the twentieth century.
    J. Phillips, You'll never eat Lunch in this Town Again (1992) 454
    1999
    The consulting firms have figured out how to win over the hearts and minds of..twenty-one-year-olds.
    New Yorker 18 October 210/2
    the mind [nouns]
    heartOld English–
    
    In the most general sense: the mind (including the functions of feeling and volition as well as intellect).
    moodOld English–1540
    
    Mind, thought, will. Also: heart, feeling. Obsolete.
    witOld English–1660
    
    The seat of consciousness or thought, the mind: sometimes connoting one of its functions, as memory or attention. Obsolete.
    intention1340–1526
    
    The action or faculty of understanding; way of understanding (something); the notion one has of anything. Also, the mind or mental faculties…
    mindc1384–
    
    A person's cognitive, rational, or intellectual powers; the intellect; esp. as distinguished from the emotions, and frequently opposed to heart (cf…
    intentc1386–1623
    
    Mind, or an act of the mind; understanding; the mental faculties generally; frame of mind, will, spirit; perception, judgement; what is in the mind…
    ingeny1477–1708
    
    Mind, intellect, mental faculties; mental tendency, disposition.
    thinker1835–
    
    A person's mind, the brain as the organ of thought. humorous.
    box1908–
    
    slang (chiefly British). The head; the brain, the mind. Cf. brain-box, n. 1.
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    the mind operation of the mind intellect [nouns]
    anyitOld English–1225
    
    Understanding, intelligence; perception.
    i-witOld English–1250
    
    Knowledge; understanding; wits, senses.
    thoughtOld English–
    
    The action or process of thinking; mental action or activity in general, esp. that of the intellect; exercise of the mental faculty; formation and…
    witOld English–
    
    The faculty of thinking and reasoning in general; mental capacity, understanding, intellect, reason. archaic (now esp. in the wit of man = human…
    inwitc1305–1587
    
    Reason, intellect, understanding; wisdom.
    intention1340–1526
    
    The action or faculty of understanding; way of understanding (something); the notion one has of anything. Also, the mind or mental faculties…
    mindc1384–
    
    A person's cognitive, rational, or intellectual powers; the intellect; esp. as distinguished from the emotions, and frequently opposed to heart (cf…
    understandingc1384–
    
    The intellectual faculty as manifested in a particular person or set of persons.
    intentc1386–1623
    
    Mind, or an act of the mind; understanding; the mental faculties generally; frame of mind, will, spirit; perception, judgement; what is in the mind…
    intelligencec1390–
    
    The faculty of understanding; intellect. Also as a count noun: a mental manifestation of this faculty, a capacity to understand.
    intellecta1398–
    
    That faculty, or sum of faculties, of the mind or soul by which a person knows and reasons; power of thought; understanding; analytic intelligence…
    minda1398–
    
    spec. Intellectual quality, keenness of intellect, mental power; frequently in man of mind.
    understanda1400–44
    
    Understanding; knowledge.
    intellectionc1449–1797
    
    The faculty of understanding; intellect. Obsolete.
    ingeny1477–1708
    
    Mind, intellect, mental faculties; mental tendency, disposition.
    intellectivec1484–1575
    
    Intellective faculty; intellect, understanding. Obsolete. rare.
    mind-sight1587–
    
    The ability of the mind to understand, imagine, or penetrate; (also) a mental picture.
    intellectual1598–1826
    
    The intellectual faculty of a person; the intellect, the mind. Obsolete.
    notion1604–67
    
    Knowledge or understanding; the mind, the intellect. Obsolete.
    intelligency1663–
    
    The faculty of understanding; a manifestation of this. Also: knowledge, understanding. Cf. intelligence, n. 1, 3.
    mental1676–1763
    
    In singular and plural. Intellectual faculties. Obsolete.
    nous1678–
    
    Ancient Greek Philosophy. Mind, intellect; intelligence; intuitive apprehension.
    grasp1683–
    
    figurative. Intellectual hold; esp. comprehensive mastery of the whole of a subject; hence, mental comprehensiveness.
    thinker1835–
    
    A person's mind, the brain as the organ of thought. humorous.
    Geist1871–
    
    Spirit; spirituality; intellectuality; intelligence.
    noesis1881
    
    Mental capacity or activity. Obsolete. rare.
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    the mind operation of the mind perception or cognition [nouns]
    anyitOld English–1225
    
    Understanding, intelligence; perception.
    eyesightc1175–
    
    figurative. As attributed to the heart, the mind, etc. Cf. eye, n.¹ I.3, sight, n.¹ III.8b.
    sightc1175–
    
    figurative. Mental or spiritual vision. With definite article, spec. = second sight, n. Chiefly Scottish.
    sentimentc1374
    
    Intellectual or emotional perception. Obsolete.
    mindc1384–
    
    A person's cognitive, rational, or intellectual powers; the intellect; esp. as distinguished from the emotions, and frequently opposed to heart (cf…
    intentc1386–1623
    
    Mind, or an act of the mind; understanding; the mental faculties generally; frame of mind, will, spirit; perception, judgement; what is in the mind…
    fantasyc1400–1675
    
    In scholastic psychology. Mental apprehension of an object of perception; the faculty by which this is performed. Obs.
    savoura1425–1633
    
    Knowledge, understanding. Obsolete.
    spiritsc1450–1697
    
    In plural. Reflective or perceptive faculties; mental powers; senses, wits. Obsolete.
    perceiverancea1500–1627
    
    The faculty, capacity or action of perceiving (esp. with the mind); perception; awareness; understanding. Cf. perceivance, n.
    perceiverationa1500
    
    = perceiverance, n. 1.
    senses1528–
    
    In plural. The combined faculties of sensation and perception, including but not limited to the five senses (see sense II.12a), which are rendered…
    perceivance1534–
    
    The capacity or action of perceiving; mental or physical perception; discernment, wisdom, understanding; awareness, sense.
    sense1553–
    
    The faculty of sensation and perception in a person or (occasionally) an animal from which thought, volition, and awareness of the external world…
    kenc1560–
    
    Mental perception or recognition.
    mind-sight1587–
    
    The ability of the mind to understand, imagine, or penetrate; (also) a mental picture.
    knowledge1590–
    
    (A person's) range of mental perception; awareness; ken.
    fancy1593–1722
    
    In scholastic psychology: = fantasy, n. 1.
    animadversion1596–1682
    
    The capability or habit of noticing or observing; conscious mental action; attention, perception. Obsolete.
    cognition1651–
    
    Philosophy. The action or faculty of knowing taken in its widest sense, including sensation, perception, conception, etc., as distinguished from…
    awaring1674
    
    Perception, sensation.
    perception1678–
    
    The faculty of perceiving; the ability or power to perceive.
    scan1838–
    
    The action of scanning; close investigation or scrutiny; perception, discernment; a scanning look.
    apperception1848–
    
    Mental perception, recognition.
    perceivedness1871–
    
    The quality of being perceptible; the fact of being perceived.
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  2. IV.21.b.
    a1398–
    
    spec. Intellectual quality, keenness of intellect, mental power; frequently in man of mind.
    absence of mind, presence of mind: see absence n. 3, presence of mind n. at presence n. Phrases P.4.
    (a1398)
    Þese bestes han witte and mynde passynge oþere bestes.
    J. Trevisa, translation of Bartholomaeus Anglicus, De Proprietatibus Rerum (MS BL Add. 27944) (1975) vol. II. xviii. xlii. 1191
    [Composed a1398]
    c1595
    His eye of deepest minde Deeper sincks then deepest working.
    Countess of Pembroke, Psalme xliv. 79 in Collected Works (1998) vol. II. 37
    1609
    Put on the mind that men of mind becomes.
    J. Davies, Humours Heau'n on Earth 26
    1806
    The imputation was one of those artifices used to despoil an adversary of his most effectual arms; and men of mind will place themselves above a gabble of this order.
    T. Jefferson, Letter 5 July in Writings (1984) 1165
    1826
    Blue eyes, lit up by a smile of such mind and meaning!
    B. Disraeli, Vivian Grey vol. I. ii. x. 144
    1855
    But these are the days of advance, the works of the men of mind.
    Lord Tennyson, Maud i. vii, in Maud & Other Poems 4
    1864
    The Papacy..under the guidance of her greatest minds, of Hildebrand, of Alexander [etc.].
    J. Bryce, Holy Roman Empire iv. 46
    1876
    You mean there can be no mind in an imitation.
    ‘Ouida’, In Winter City iii
    1926
    The men of money are supposed to be above the men of mind. That ranking is entirely wrong.
    W. S. Bruce, Salt & Sense viii. 64
    1988
    For a moment I feared he might be envious of the Activity, devirulizing or not, taking place circumambiently, in which case he was no longer any man of mind.
    M. Brodsky, X in Paris 165
    1996
    Lastly,..to Kate Newlin, who spent many of her weeknights and weekends contributing her clear, keen mind, marketing prowess, astounding strategic thinking, and her heart.
    F. Popcorn & L. Marigold, Clicking p. x
    the mind operation of the mind intellect [nouns]
    anyitOld English–1225
    
    Understanding, intelligence; perception.
    i-witOld English–1250
    
    Knowledge; understanding; wits, senses.
    thoughtOld English–
    
    The action or process of thinking; mental action or activity in general, esp. that of the intellect; exercise of the mental faculty; formation and…
    witOld English–
    
    The faculty of thinking and reasoning in general; mental capacity, understanding, intellect, reason. archaic (now esp. in the wit of man = human…
    inwitc1305–1587
    
    Reason, intellect, understanding; wisdom.
    intention1340–1526
    
    The action or faculty of understanding; way of understanding (something); the notion one has of anything. Also, the mind or mental faculties…
    mindc1384–
    
    A person's cognitive, rational, or intellectual powers; the intellect; esp. as distinguished from the emotions, and frequently opposed to heart (cf…
    understandingc1384–
    
    The intellectual faculty as manifested in a particular person or set of persons.
    intentc1386–1623
    
    Mind, or an act of the mind; understanding; the mental faculties generally; frame of mind, will, spirit; perception, judgement; what is in the mind…
    intelligencec1390–
    
    The faculty of understanding; intellect. Also as a count noun: a mental manifestation of this faculty, a capacity to understand.
    intellecta1398–
    
    That faculty, or sum of faculties, of the mind or soul by which a person knows and reasons; power of thought; understanding; analytic intelligence…
    minda1398–
    
    spec. Intellectual quality, keenness of intellect, mental power; frequently in man of mind.
    understanda1400–44
    
    Understanding; knowledge.
    intellectionc1449–1797
    
    The faculty of understanding; intellect. Obsolete.
    ingeny1477–1708
    
    Mind, intellect, mental faculties; mental tendency, disposition.
    intellectivec1484–1575
    
    Intellective faculty; intellect, understanding. Obsolete. rare.
    mind-sight1587–
    
    The ability of the mind to understand, imagine, or penetrate; (also) a mental picture.
    intellectual1598–1826
    
    The intellectual faculty of a person; the intellect, the mind. Obsolete.
    notion1604–67
    
    Knowledge or understanding; the mind, the intellect. Obsolete.
    intelligency1663–
    
    The faculty of understanding; a manifestation of this. Also: knowledge, understanding. Cf. intelligence, n. 1, 3.
    mental1676–1763
    
    In singular and plural. Intellectual faculties. Obsolete.
    nous1678–
    
    Ancient Greek Philosophy. Mind, intellect; intelligence; intuitive apprehension.
    grasp1683–
    
    figurative. Intellectual hold; esp. comprehensive mastery of the whole of a subject; hence, mental comprehensiveness.
    thinker1835–
    
    A person's mind, the brain as the organ of thought. humorous.
    Geist1871–
    
    Spirit; spirituality; intellectuality; intelligence.
    noesis1881
    
    Mental capacity or activity. Obsolete. rare.
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  3. IV.21.c.
    1728–
    
    Proverb. great minds think alike.
    1728
    Great Minds often think alike on the same Occasions.
    J. Oldmixon, Bouhours' Arts of Logick & Rhetorick 125
    1873
    But Mamma Mullein had for her consolation the adage that great minds think alike.
    Appletons' Journal 27 December 813
    1922
    Lord Riddell considers that Mr. H. G. Wells is one of the world's greatest minds. Great minds, as the saying is, think alike.
    Punch 27 December 601
    1950
    Great minds think alike.
    S. Truss, Never 194
    1991
    ‘Great minds think alike,’ she said as if she'd invented the aphorism. Mrs Beattie nodded, ‘Ay.’ she said, ‘fools seldom differ!’
    J. Cairney, Worlds Apart 241

Pronunciation

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/mʌɪnd/

mighnd

U.S. English

/maɪnd/

mighnd

Frequency

mind is one of the 500 most common words in modern written English. It is similar in frequency to words like believe, live, move, research, and though.

It typically occurs about 200 times per million words in modern written English.

Frequency data is computed programmatically, and should be regarded as an estimate.

Frequency of mind, n.¹, 1750–2010

* Occurrences per million words in written English

Historical frequency series are derived from Google Books Ngrams (version 2), a data set based on the Google Books corpus of several million books printed in English between 1500 and 2010.

The overall frequency for a given word is calculated by summing frequencies for the main form of the word, any plural or inflected forms, and any major spelling variations.

For sets of homographs (distinct entries that share the same word-form, e.g. mole, n.¹, mole, n.², mole, n.³, etc.), we have estimated the frequency of each homograph entry as a fraction of the total Ngrams frequency for the word-form. This may result in inaccuracies.

Decade	Frequency per million words
1750	290
1760	320
1770	340
1780	390
1790	460
1800	450
1810	440
1820	490
1830	500
1840	470
1850	450
1860	400
1870	380
1880	360
1890	340
1900	320
1910	300
1920	320
1930	280
1940	250
1950	240
1960	220
1970	200
1980	170
1990	180
2000	200
2010	200

Frequency of mind, n.¹, 2017–2025

* Occurrences per million words in written English

Modern frequency series are derived from a corpus of 20 billion words, covering the period from 2017 to the present. The corpus is mainly compiled from online news sources, and covers all major varieties of World English.

Period	Frequency per million words
2017	98
2018	100
2019	100
2020	100
2021	100
2022	100
2023	100
2024	96
2025	94

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