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

Emoji
🤣 💧 😂 😢 😭 😹 😿 🥲

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