- smerian
- wv/t1a to laugh to scorn
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smerian
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smirk — verb Etymology: Middle English, from Old English smearcian to smile; akin to Old English smerian to laugh Date: before 12th century intransitive verb to smile in an affected or smug manner ; simper transitive verb to say or express with a smirk • … New Collegiate Dictionary
smile — I. verb (smiled; smiling) Etymology: Middle English; akin to Old English smerian to laugh, Sanskrit smayate he smiles Date: 14th century intransitive verb 1. to have, produce, or exhibit a smile 2. a. to look or regard with amusement or ridicule… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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smear — smearer, n. /smear/, v.t. 1. to spread or daub (an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance) on or over something: to smear butter on bread. 2. to spread or daub an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance on: to smear bread with butter. 3. to… … Universalium
smear — (v.) O.E. smerian to anoint or rub with grease, oil, etc., from P.Gmc. *smerthan (Cf. O.N. smyrva, Dan. smère, Swed. smörja, Du. smeren, O.H.G. smirwen, Ger. schmieren to smear ), from PIE *smeru grease (Cf. Gk. myron … Etymology dictionary
smile — (v.) c.1300, perhaps from M.L.G. *smilen or a Scandinavian source (e.g. Dan. smile, Swed. smila smile ), from PIE root *smei (Cf. O.E. smerian to laugh at, O.H.G. smieron to smile, L. mirus wonderful ). Gradually pushed the usual O.E. word,… … Etymology dictionary
smirk — (v.) O.E. smearcian to smile. No exact cognates in other languages, but perhaps related to smerian to laugh at (see SMILE (Cf. smile) (v.)). Related: Smirked; smirking. The noun is recorded by 1560s … Etymology dictionary
smear — v. a. == anoint [smyrie]. St Kath. 183; part. ‘ysmered.’ RG. 457. AS. smerian … Oldest English Words
smear — [smir] vt. [ME smerien < OE smerian, to anoint, akin to Ger schmieren < IE base * smeru , grease > OIr smir, marrow & (prob.) L medulla, marrow] 1. to cover, daub, or soil with something greasy, sticky, or dirty 2. to apply or daub… … English World dictionary
smear´er — smear «smihr», verb, noun, adjective. –v.t. 1. to cover or stain with anything sticky, grease or dirty: »She smeared her fingers with jam. 2. to rub or spread (oil, grease, or paint): »to smear paint on one s hands. 3. to rub or wipe (a brush,… … Useful english dictionary
