Blear, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bleared p. pr. & vb. n. Blearing.] To make somewhat sore or watery, as the eyes; to dim, or blur, as the sight. Figuratively: To obscure (mental or moral perception); to blind; to hoodwink.
That tickling rheums
Should ever tease the lungs and blear the sight. --Cowper.
To blear the eye of, to deceive; to impose upon. [Obs.]
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