~ 1 [ mɪə ]
■ adjective
1》 that is solely or no more or better than what is specified: ~ mortals.
2》 ( the ~st ) the smallest or slightest: the ~st hint.
Origin
ME (in the senses 'pure' and 'sheer, downright'): from L. merus 'undiluted'.
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~ 2 [ mɪə ]
■ noun literary (or in place names) a lake or pond.
Origin
OE, of Gmc origin.
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~ 3 [ 'mɛri ]
■ noun a Maori war club, especially one of greenstone.
Origin
from Maori.