adj
blear
Blear (adj) means Dim; unclear from water or rheum.
adj
1
Dim; unclear from water or rheum.
2
Causing or caused by dimness of sight.
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Etymology
From Middle English blere, related to Low German bleeroged (“bleareyed”), Middle High German blerre (“double vision”), German Blerre (“double vision”). Perhaps also related to blur.
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What is the meaning of blear?
"blear" (adj) means dim; unclear from water or rheum.
What are the different meanings of blear?
"blear" has 2 main meanings: 1. Dim; unclear from water or rheum; 2. Causing or caused by dimness of sight.