EARSORE
Ear"sore`, n.
Defn: An annoyance to the ear. [R.]
The perpetual jangling of the chimes . . . is no small earsore Sir T.
Browne.
EAR-SPLITTING
Ear"-split`ting, a.
Defn: Deafening; disagreeably loud or shrill; as, ear-splitting strains.
EARST
Earst, adv.
Defn: See Erst. [Obs.] Spenser.
EARTH
Earth, n. Etym: [AS. eor; akin to OS. ertha, OFries. irthe, D. aarde,
OHG. erda, G. erde, Icel. jör, Sw. & Dan. jord, Goth. airpa, OHG.
ero, Gr. ear to plow.]
1. The globe or planet which we inhabit; the world, in distinction from the sun, moon, or stars. Also, this world as the dwelling place of mortals, in distinction from the dwelling place of spirits. That law preserves the earth a sphere And guides the planets in their course. S. Rogers. In heaven, or earth, or under earth, in hell. Milton.
2. The solid materials which make up the globe, in distinction from the air or water; the dry land. God called the dry land earth. Gen. i. 10. He is pure air and fire, and the dull elements of earth and water never appear in him. Shak.
3. The softer inorganic matter composing part of the surface of the globe, in distinction from the firm rock; soil of all kinds, including gravel, clay, loam, and the like; sometimes, soil favorable to the growth of plants; the visible surface of the globe; the ground; as, loose earth; rich earth. Give him a little earth for charity. Shak.