Heärt’en, v. t.
(härt’n), v. t. [A-S. hiertan, hyrtan. See HEART.]
Sense 1. To encourage; to animate; to incite or stimulate the courage of; to embolden. “That trust may hearten thee.” Chapman.
Hearten those who fight in your defense. Shak.
Sense 2. To restore fertility or strength to; as, to hearten land. [Obs.] May.