Care, v. i. [imp. & p. p.Cared (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Caring.] [AS. cearian. See Care, n.] To be anxious or solicitous; to be concerned; to have regard or interest; — sometimes followed by an objective of measure.
I would not care a pin, if the other three were in.
Shak.
Master, carest thou not that we perish?
Mark. iv. 38.
To care for. (a) To have under watchful attention; to take care of. (b) To have regard or affection for; to like or love.
He cared not for the affection of the house.
Tennyson.