1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Concern.

2. (prep.) Pertaining to; regarding; having relation to; respecting; as regards.

3. (a.) Important.

4. (n.) That in which one is concerned or interested; concern; affair; interest.

5. (n.) Importance; moment; consequence.

6. (n.) Concern; participation; interposition.

7. (n.) Emotion of mind; solicitude; anxiety.