blear

Definitions


[blɪə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make dim; blur
(e.g: he bleared his eyes with books)


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Origin:
Middle English (as a verb): probably related to Middle High German blerre ‘blurred vision’ and Low German blarroged ‘bleary-eyed’


[blɪə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- dim, dull, or filmy
(e.g: a medicine to lay to sore and blear eyes)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (as a verb): probably related to Middle High German blerre ‘blurred vision’ and Low German blarroged ‘bleary-eyed’




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