n.
Pronunciation: ' sir
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English seren, from Old English s ē arian to become dry, from s ē ar sere
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb : to cause withering or drying
transitive verb
1 : to make withered and dry : PARCH
2 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>