Definition of wear

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Wear (v. t.) To impair, waste, or diminish, by continual attrition, scraping, percussion, on the like; to consume gradually; to cause to lower or disappear; to spend..

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Weared :: Weared (imp. & p. p.) of Wea.
Prolix :: Prolix (a.) Indulging in protracted discourse; tedious; wearisome; -- applied to a speaker or writer.
Liveryman :: Liveryman (n.) A freeman of the city, in London, who, having paid certain fees, is entitled to wear the distinguishing dress or livery of the company to which he belongs, and also to enjoy certain other privileges, as the right of voting in an election for the lord mayor, sheriffs, chamberlain, etc..
Sandaled :: Sandaled (a.) Wearing sandals.
Forswear :: Forswear (v. i.) To deny upon oath.
Masker :: Masker (n.) One who wears a mask; one who appears in disguise at a masquerade.
Surcoat :: Surcoat (n.) A coat worn over the other garments; especially, the long and flowing garment of knights, worn over the armor, and frequently emblazoned with the arms of the wearer..
Cestus :: Cestus (n.) A girdle; particularly that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which gave the wearer the power of exciting love.
Worn-out :: Worn-out (a.) Consumed, or rendered useless, by wearing; as, worn-out garments..
Tire :: Tire (v. t.) To exhaust the strength of, as by toil or labor; to exhaust the patience of; to wear out (one's interest, attention, or the like); to weary; to fatigue; to jade..
Hobbyhorse :: Hobbyhorse (n.) A subject or plan upon which one is constantly setting off; a favorite and ever-recurring theme of discourse, thought, or effort; that which occupies one's attention unduly, or to the weariness of others; a ruling passion..
Thumb :: Thumb (v. t.) To soil or wear with the thumb or the fingers; to soil, or wear out, by frequent handling; also, to cover with the thumb; as, to thumb the touch-hole of a cannon..
Spurred :: Spurred (a.) Wearing spurs; furnished with a spur or spurs; having shoots like spurs.
Turbaned :: Turbaned (a.) Wearing a turban.
Wear :: Wear (v. t.) To use up by carrying or having upon one's self; hence, to consume by use; to waste; to use up; as, to wear clothes rapidly..
Angry :: Angry (superl.) Showing anger; proceeding from anger; acting as if moved by anger; wearing the marks of anger; as, angry words or tones; an angry sky; angry waves..
Overwatch :: Overwatch (v. t.) To weary or exhaust by watching.
Apron Man :: Apron man () A man who wears an apron; a laboring man; a mechanic.
Weary :: Weary (superl.) Having one's patience, relish, or contentment exhausted; tired; sick; -- with of before the cause; as, weary of marching, or of confinement; weary of study..
Unswear :: Unswear (v. i.) To recall an oath.
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