heartsease

heartsease
/hahrts"eez'/, n.
1. peace of mind.
2. the pansy or other plant of the genus Viola.
3. the lady's-thumb.
Also, heart's-ease.
[1375-1425; late ME hertes ese. See HEART, EASE]

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