chere

See also: chère and chêre

Middle English

Etymology 1

    Borrowed from Anglo-Norman chere (“face”), related to mainland Old French chiere, from Late Latin cara (“face”), from Ancient Greek κᾰ́ρᾱ (kắrā).

    Noun

    chere

    1. state of mind as indicated by facial expression
    2. cheer
    Descendants
    • English: cheer

    Etymology 2

    Noun

    chere

    1. alternative form of cheri

    Etymology 3

    Noun

    chere

    1. alternative form of schere

    Tera

    Etymology

    Inherited from Proto-Central Chadic *tira (“moon”).

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /tʃéré/

    Noun

    chere

    1. moon
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