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cheer

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Main Entry: 1cheer
Pronunciation: 'chir
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English chere face, cheer, from Anglo-French, face, from Medieval Latin cara, probably from Greek kara head, face -- more at CEREBRAL
1 a obsolete : FACE b archaic : facial expression
2 : state of mind or heart : SPIRIT <be of good cheer -- Matthew 9:2(Authorized Version)>
3 : lightness of mind and feeling : ANIMATION, GAIETY
4 : hospitable entertainment : WELCOME
5 : food and drink for a feast : FARE
6 : something that gladdens <words of cheer>
7 : a shout of applause or encouragement