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bleary

Pronunciation: /ˈblɪəɹi/

The English word “bleary” has 1 meaning listed here.

adjective

  1. Tired, having senses dulled by exhaustion.

Etymology

From Middle English blery, equivalent to blear + -y. Compare Old English bleriġ (“bald”).

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