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stare, v. i. [imp. & p. p. stared (stârd); p. pr. & vb. n. staring.] [AS. starian; akin to LG. & D. staren, OHG. starēn, G. starren, Icel. stara; cf. Icel. stira, Dan. stirre, Sw. stirra, and G. starr stiff, rigid, fixed, Gr. στερεός solid (E. stereo-), Skr. sthira firm, strong.  √166.  Cf. Sterile.]
    1. To look with fixed eyes wide open, as through fear, wonder, surprise, impudence, etc.; to fasten an earnest and prolonged gaze on some object.

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    For ever upon the ground I see thee stare. Chaucer.

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    Look not big, nor stamp, nor stare, nor fret. Shak.

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    2. To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, color, or brilliancy; as, “staring windows or colors”.

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    3. To stand out; to project; to bristle. [Obs.]

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    Makest my blood cold, and my hair to stare. Shak.

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    Take off all the staring straws and jags in the hive. Mortimer.

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    Syn. -- To gaze; to look earnestly. See Gaze.

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