v. i.
The Furies hearken, and their snakes uncurl. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
Hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which I teach you. Deut. iv. 1. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
[ She ] hearkened now and then
Some little whispering and soft groaning sound. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
The King of Naples . . . hearkens my brother's suit. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
To hearken out,
If you find none, you must hearken out a vein and buy. B. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who hearkens; a listener. [ 1913 Webster ]