attrib.adj. (merest) that is solely or no more or better than what is specified (a mere boy; no mere theory). ømere right Law a right in theory. øømerely adv. [ME f. AF meer, OF mier f. L merus unmixed]
MERE
Meaning of MERE in English
English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012