Meaning of teare | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Obsolete spelling of tear.
   alt-of, obsolete
2. A surname from Scottish Gaelic.

Examples

“Emongst the rest⟳ a gentle nymph was found, Hight Astery, excelling all the crewe In curteous usage and unstained hewe. 120 Who, being nimbler ioynted than the rest⟳, And more industrious, gathered more store Of the fields honour than the others best; Which they in secret harts envying sore, Tolde Venus, when her as the worthiest 125 She praisd', that Cupide (as they heard before) Did lend⟳ her secret aide in gathering Into her lap the children of the Spring⟳, Whereof the goddesse gathering iealous feare,-- Not yet unmindfull how not long agoe 130 Her sonne to Psyche secrete love⟳ did beare, And long it close⟳ conceal'd, till mickle woe Thereof arose, and manie a rufull teare,-- Reason⟳ with sudden rage did overgoe; And, giving hastie credit to th'accuser, 135 Was led away of them that did abuse her.”

“Pray, madam, pray: From those faire eyes one penetentiall teare Would force⟳ whole legions of heavens brightest Sa[ints] If they have⟳ power to intercede for earth To beg⟳ for mercy for you.”

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