Blear

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪə(r)
• RP IPA: /ˈblɪə/

Origin

Of uncertain origin; perhaps related to blur.

Full definition of blear

Adjective

1. (of eyes or vision) dim, unclear from water or rheum.
• Charles DickensHis blear eyes ran in gutters to his chin.
• 1981, John Gardner, Freddy's Book, Abacus 1982, p. 74:The Devil, now disguised as a half-wit peasant to Lars-Goren's left, stood grinning, his blear eyes glittering.
2. Causing or caused by dimness of sight.
• MiltonPower to cheat the eye with blear illusion.

Verb

1. To make blurred or dim, especially the eyes.

Anagrams

• abler
• baler
• blare