v. t. & i.
n. The care of the hands and nails, especially a thorough cosmetic treatment of the hands, especially the trimming and polishing of the fingernails, and removing of cuticles, performed by a manicurist. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. [ F., fr. L. manus hand + curare to cure. ] A person who makes a business of taking care of people's hands, especially their nails; -- an older term for a
[ Men ] who had taken good care of their hands by wearing gloves and availing themselves of the services of a manicure. Pop. Sci. Monthly. [ 1913 Webster ]