First Known Use: 14th century
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1blear
verb \ˈblir\
Definition of BLEAR
transitive verb
1
: to make (the eyes) sore or watery
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Origin of BLEAR
Middle English bleren, probably from Old English *blerian; akin to Low German bleer-oged bleary-eyed
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2blear
adjective
Definition of BLEAR
1
: dim with water or tears
2
: obscure to the view or imagination
First Known Use of BLEAR
14th century
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