a. Obs. [Identical in spelling with early form of CHEERFUL; but app. associated with CHERE a.] Dear, loving.
c. 1475. Partenay, 2585. Pray, cause me not it refuse; Cherefull fader myne.
1486. Bk. St. Albans, Her., A vj. Perfite in gouernawnce: and Cherefull to faythfulnes.
