tere
Middle English
/tɛːr/
noun
Definitions
- A tear; an emission of liquid emanating from the eyes:
- A droplet or bit of liquid resembling a teardrop.
- (figuratively) The feeling of teariness or distress.
Etymology
Inherited from Old English tēar inherited from *tah(h)r inherited from Proto-Germanic *tahrą (tear).
Origin
Proto-Germanic
*tahrą
Gloss
tear
Concept
Semantic Field
Emotions and values
Ontological Category
Action/Process
Kanji
泪, 涙