[cheer] n [ME chere face, cheer, fr. OF, face, fr. ML cara, prob. fr. Gk kara head, face--more at cerebral] (13c) 1 a obs: face b archaic: facial expression
2: state of mind or heart: spirit "be of good ~ --Mt 9:2(AV)"
3: lightness of mind and feeling: animation, gaiety
4: hospitable entertainment: welcome
5: food and drink for a feast: fare
6: something that gladdens "words of ~" 7: a shout of applause or encouragement
[2]cheer vt (14c) 1 a: to instill with hope or courage: comfort--usu. used with up b: to make glad or happy--usu. used with up
2: to urge on or encourage esp. by shouts "~ed the team on"
3: to applaud with shouts ~ vi 1 obs: to be mentally or emotionally disposed
2: to grow or be cheerful: rejoice--usu. used with up
3: to utter a shout of applause or triumph -- cheer.er n