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seared

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Main Entry:
2sear 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 2sear
Pronunciation:
\ˈsir\
Function:
verb
Etymology:
Middle English seren, from Old English sēarian to become dry, from sēar sere
Date:
before 12th century
intransitive verb: to cause withering or dryingtransitive verb1: to make withered and dry : parch2 a: to burn, scorch, mark, or injure with or as if with sudden application of intense heat b: to cook the surface of quickly with intense heat <sear a steak>
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