English Explanatory Dictionary

betear

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To tear; tear around the sides of; tatter.
verb
  1. To wet with tears.

Pronunciation

/bɪˈtɛɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-betear1.wav /bɪˈtɪɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-betear2.wav

Word forms

betear betears betearing betore betorn beteared

Etymology

From be- + tear (“to rend”).

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