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9,281 words match “EAR”

UNSWEAR v. 2 definitions
To recant or recall, as an oath; to recall after having sworn; to abjure. J. Fletcher.
UNWEARIED a.
Not wearied; not fatigued or tired; hence, persistent; not tiring or wearying; indefatigable. -- Un*wea"ried*ly, adv. -- Un*wea"ried*ness, n.
UNWEARY v.
To cause to cease being weary; to refresh. [Obs.] Dryden.
UPBEAR v.
To bear up; to raise aloft; to support in an elevated situation; to sustain. Spenser. One short sigh of breath, upbore Even to the seat of God. Milton. A monstrous wave upbore The chief, and dashed him on the craggy shore. Pope.
UPREAR v.
To raise; to erect. Byron.
UPSPEAR v.
To grow or shoot up like a spear; as, upspearing grass. [R.] Cowper.
UPTEAR v.
To tear up. Milton.
VANDYKE BEARD n.
A trim, pointed beard, such as those often seen in pictures by Vandyke.
VERTILINEAR a.
Straight; rectilinear. [R.]
VIOLET-EAR n.
Any tropical humming bird of the genus Petasophora, having violet or purplish ear tufts.
WARM-HEARTED a.
Having strong affection; cordial; sincere; hearty; sympathetic. -- Warm"-heart`ed*ness, n.
WATER BEAR n.
Any species of Tardigrada, 2. See Illust. of Tardigrada.
WATER-BEARER n.
The constellation Aquarius.
WEAK-HEARTED a.
Having little courage; of feeble spirit; dispirited; faint- hearted. "Weak-hearted enemies." Shak.
WEAR v. 12 definitions
To carry or bear upon the person; to bear upon one's self, as an article of clothing, decoration, warfare, bondage, etc.; to have appendant to one's body; to have on; as, to wear a coat; to wear a shackle. What compass will you wear your farthingale Shak. On her white breast a sparkling cross swore, Which Jews might ki…
WEARABLE a.
Capable of being worn; suitable to be worn.
WEARER n. 2 definitions
One who wears or carries as appendant to the body; as, the wearer of a cloak, a sword, a crown, a shackle, etc. Cowls, hoods, and habits, with their wearers, tossed, And fluttered into rags. Milton.
WEARIABLE a.
That may be wearied.
WEARIFUL a.
Abounding in qualities which cause weariness; wearisome. -- Wea"ri*ful*ly, adv.
WEARILESS a.
Incapable of being wearied.
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