Main Entry:

¹cheer

Pronunciation:

\ˈchir\

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

Date:

13th century

1 aobsolete : face barchaic : facial expression2: state of mind or heart : spirit <be of good cheer — Matthew 9:2(Authorized Version)>3: lightness of mind and feeling : animation, gaiety4: hospitable entertainment : welcome5: food and drink for a feast : fare6: something that gladdens <words of cheer>7: a shout of applause or encouragement