self-caren.

Brit.

/ˌsɛlfˈkɛː/, U.S.

/ˌsɛlfˈkɛ(ə)r/

Forms: see self- prefix and care n.¹

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, care n.¹

Etymology: < self- prefix + care n.¹

1. Concern or regard for oneself; self-interested behaviour. Now rare.

ΘΚΠ

society > morality > moral evil > evil nature or character > lack of magnanimity or noble-mindedness > self-interest > [noun] > action

self-care1567

self-seeking1574

turn-serving1584

self-service1627

privateering1671

axe-grinding1865

1567 G. Turberville tr. Ovid Heroycall Epist. xix. f. 133^v If selfe care all be past [L. si tibi non parcis], yet way thy friendly Mate, Whose wealth and welfare doth depende vpon thy healthfull state.

1637 R. Humfrey in tr. St. Ambrose Christian Offices Pref. sig. E3 Renouncing..selfe-respect, selfe-love, selfe-care, pleasing himselfe: and seeking to please his neighbour in what is good to edification.

1676 J. Hume Jachin & Boaz 116 Every one is to mind his own concerns, to do good to himself;..this Self-care and provision is the excellent Topick, and rare Maxim which they embrace.

1707 J. Ollyffe Serm. preach'd Uxbridge 10 What Ties of Honour, Justice, or some remoter Friendship only did before oblige them to, now becomes the Product of Nature, and the Darling of Self-Care; by which it comes to pass that they promote one anothers Good.

1791 G. Wright Mental Pleasures II. 40 Upon the verge of old age..nothing so highly concerns us as ourselves, though we are on the point of seeing this self-care of little or no effect to our satisfaction.

1860 Once a Week 22 Dec. 711/2 Telling of a strong will, and if not of selfishness, yet of self-care and self-esteem.

1885 J. Martineau Types Ethical Theory II. 314 That the one was not the victim of his affections, and the other the gainer by his self-care, it is utterly impossible to prove.

1903 Internat. Jrnl. Ethics 13 292 That just and reasonable self-care which is part of our duty to others.

1934 L. R. Farnell Oxonian looks Back vi. 66 The joy is the greater for the first explorer, for the ecstasy of the motion frees him from self-care.

2. The activity of taking care of one's own health, appearance, or well-being.

ΚΠ

1861 Bible Class Mag. June 135/2 Dandy Gemflash thinks honourable things of his self-care. The looking glass could tell you the same.

1864 Sanitary Comm. U.S. Army 253 The vital importance of fresh air, cleanliness, cheerfulness, proper food, and self-care, are daily becoming understood.

1906 Brit. Med. Jrnl. 7 Apr. Suppl. 168/2 The great majority at least could be improved in habits of cleanliness and self-care.

1979 Internat. Rehabilit. Med. 1 59/1 Assessment of the competence of patients in essential activities of daily living (A.D.L.), such as mobility, self care, and domestic activities.

1989 M. Beattie Beyond Codependency iii. viii. 80 Times of self-care and nurturing are balanced by periods of creativity and experimentation.

2013 M. E. Doenges et al. Nursing Diagnosis Man. (ed. 4) v. 152 Provide information about self-care, including perineal care and hygiene.

Compounds

attributive. Designating a hospital unit or other facility which provides care for people who are able to attend to many of their own needs.

ΚΠ

1958 Bridgeport (Connecticut) Post 1 May 5/3 ‘Self-care units’ where he may dress in his own clothes, and from where he may walk to the hospital cafeteria and do other things for himself.

1962 Punch 7 Nov. 658/1 Recovering your strength you're passed to the Self-Care Unit.

1984 Fort Madison (Iowa) Daily Democrat 17 Nov. 1/5 Herman Denning is the oldest and currently the longest resident of the Kings Daughters and Sons home.., a self-care facility.

2007 B. McGhie Ascent 57 An important milestone was when I was graduated to a self-care ward—unusual for a quadriplegic.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	self-care
释义	self-caren. Brit. /ˌsɛlfˈkɛː/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfˈkɛ(ə)r/ Forms: see self- prefix and care n.¹ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, care n.¹ Etymology: < self- prefix + care n.¹ 1. Concern or regard for oneself; self-interested behaviour. Now rare. ΘΚΠ society > morality > moral evil > evil nature or character > lack of magnanimity or noble-mindedness > self-interest > [noun] > action self-care1567 self-seeking1574 turn-serving1584 self-service1627 privateering1671 axe-grinding1865 1567 G. Turberville tr. Ovid Heroycall Epist. xix. f. 133^v If selfe care all be past [L. si tibi non parcis], yet way thy friendly Mate, Whose wealth and welfare doth depende vpon thy healthfull state. 1637 R. Humfrey in tr. St. Ambrose Christian Offices Pref. sig. E3 Renouncing..selfe-respect, selfe-love, selfe-care, pleasing himselfe: and seeking to please his neighbour in what is good to edification. 1676 J. Hume Jachin & Boaz 116 Every one is to mind his own concerns, to do good to himself;..this Self-care and provision is the excellent Topick, and rare Maxim which they embrace. 1707 J. Ollyffe Serm. preach'd Uxbridge 10 What Ties of Honour, Justice, or some remoter Friendship only did before oblige them to, now becomes the Product of Nature, and the Darling of Self-Care; by which it comes to pass that they promote one anothers Good. 1791 G. Wright Mental Pleasures II. 40 Upon the verge of old age..nothing so highly concerns us as ourselves, though we are on the point of seeing this self-care of little or no effect to our satisfaction. 1860 Once a Week 22 Dec. 711/2 Telling of a strong will, and if not of selfishness, yet of self-care and self-esteem. 1885 J. Martineau Types Ethical Theory II. 314 That the one was not the victim of his affections, and the other the gainer by his self-care, it is utterly impossible to prove. 1903 Internat. Jrnl. Ethics 13 292 That just and reasonable self-care which is part of our duty to others. 1934 L. R. Farnell Oxonian looks Back vi. 66 The joy is the greater for the first explorer, for the ecstasy of the motion frees him from self-care. 2. The activity of taking care of one's own health, appearance, or well-being. ΚΠ 1861 Bible Class Mag. June 135/2 Dandy Gemflash thinks honourable things of his self-care. The looking glass could tell you the same. 1864 Sanitary Comm. U.S. Army 253 The vital importance of fresh air, cleanliness, cheerfulness, proper food, and self-care, are daily becoming understood. 1906 Brit. Med. Jrnl. 7 Apr. Suppl. 168/2 The great majority at least could be improved in habits of cleanliness and self-care. 1979 Internat. Rehabilit. Med. 1 59/1 Assessment of the competence of patients in essential activities of daily living (A.D.L.), such as mobility, self care, and domestic activities. 1989 M. Beattie Beyond Codependency iii. viii. 80 Times of self-care and nurturing are balanced by periods of creativity and experimentation. 2013 M. E. Doenges et al. Nursing Diagnosis Man. (ed. 4) v. 152 Provide information about self-care, including perineal care and hygiene. Compounds attributive. Designating a hospital unit or other facility which provides care for people who are able to attend to many of their own needs. ΚΠ 1958 Bridgeport (Connecticut) Post 1 May 5/3 ‘Self-care units’ where he may dress in his own clothes, and from where he may walk to the hospital cafeteria and do other things for himself. 1962 Punch 7 Nov. 658/1 Recovering your strength you're passed to the Self-Care Unit. 1984 Fort Madison (Iowa) Daily Democrat 17 Nov. 1/5 Herman Denning is the oldest and currently the longest resident of the Kings Daughters and Sons home.., a self-care facility. 2007 B. McGhie Ascent 57 An important milestone was when I was graduated to a self-care ward—unusual for a quadriplegic. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1567
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