— blearedness /blear"id nis/ , n.
/blear/ , v.t.
1. to make dim, as with tears or inflammation: a biting wind that bleared the vision.
adj.
2. (of the eyes) dim from tears.
3. dim; indistinct.
n.
4. a blur; cloudiness; dimness: She was concerned about the recent blear in her vision.
[ 1250-1300; ME bleri, blere (v.), blere (adj.) ]