Earsore

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something which is displeasing to the ear- for instance, loud noises or bad music.

    "a. 1704, Thomas Brown, letter to Monsieur des A------- The perpetual jangling of the chimes […] is no small earsore."

  2. 2
    Dermatitis of the ear in water buffalo

Example

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"a. 1704, Thomas Brown, letter to Monsieur des A------- The perpetual jangling of the chimes […] is no small earsore."

Etymology

From ear + sore. Compare eyesore.

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