EYEWATER

Etymology

Noun

eyewater (usually uncountable, plural eyewaters)

(medicine) A wash or lotion for application to the eyes.

(Caribbean) Tears; water cried from the eyes.

Source: Wiktionary


Eye"wa`ter, n. (Med.)

Definition: A wash or lotion for application to the eyes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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LEND

(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”


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In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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