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soreMain Entry: 1sore Pronunciation: \ˈsȯr\ Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): sor·er; sor·est Etymology: Middle English sor, from Old English sār; akin to Old High German sēr sore and probably to Old Irish saeth distress Date: before 12th century 1 a : causing pain or distress <a sore subject> b : painfully sensitive : tender <sore muscles> c : hurt or inflamed so as to be or seem painful <sore runny eyes> <a dog limping on a sore leg> — sore·ness noun
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