WEBSTER ON EDUCATION
ED'U-CATE, v. t. [L. educo, educate; e and duco, to lead; It. educare; Sp. educar.] To bring up, as a child; to instruct; to inform and enlighten the understanding; to instill into the mind principles of arts, science, morals, religion and behavior. To educate children well is one of the most important duties of parents and guardians. ED'U-CA-TED, pp. Brought up; instructed; furnished with knowledge or principles; trained; disciplined. ED'U-CA-TING, ppr. Instructing; enlightening the understanding, and forming the manners. ED-U-CA'TION, n. [L. educatio.] The bringing up, as of a child; instruction; formation of manners. Education comprehends all that series of instruction and discipline which is intended to enlighten the understanding, correct the temper, and form the manners and habits of youth, and fit them for usefulness in their future stations. To give children a good education in manners, arts and science, is important; to give them a religions education is indi...