a. Obs. [f. CARK sb. + -FUL.] Full of care or trouble; anxious.

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c. 1449.  Pecock, Repr., III. xv. 377. Ouer thouȝtful and ouer carkful.

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1482.  Monk of Evesham (Arb.), 60. Ouer carkefulle of hys bodely helpe.

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