Definition of: blear

(blir) adjective
1. Dimmed, as by tears or rheum; dull.
2. Causing dimness of sight; also, dim; obscure; indistinct; hazy.
—v.t.
1. To dim or inflame (the eyes).
2. To obscure, as the face with tears; blur.
3. To mislead; hoodwink.
—noun That which renders vision indistinct; also, a blurry condition or look. [ME blere. Akin to LG bleer-oged blear-eyed.]
—blear′y adjective
—blear′i·ness noun