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matter(2) (iou)



matter verb. E16.
[from the noun.]
verb intrans. Secrete or discharge pus; suppurate. obsolete exc. dial. E16.
verb intrans. & (poet., rare) trans. with dat. obj. Be of importance (to), signify. Usu. in neg. & interrog. contexts. L16.
V. Brome He was still unpersuaded that his own fate mattered very much. R. Ingalls She hadn't brought her glasses with her; not that it really mattered.
a. verb trans. Be concerned about, care for, regard, mind; approve of, like. obsolete exc. dial. M17.
b. verb intrans. Care, mind. Now rare or obsolete. L17.