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sore

1. sore \'so-(*)r, 'so.(*)r\ aj [ME sor, fr. OE sa-r; akin to OHG se-r 
   sore, L saevu]s fierce 1a: causing pain or distress  1b: painfully 
   sensitive : TENDER {~ muscles}  1c: hurt or inflamed so as to be or seem 
   painful {~ runny eyes a d og limping on a ~ leg} 2: attended by 
   difficulties, hardship, or exertion  3: ANGERED, VEXED  - sore.ly av
2. sore n 1: a localized sore spot on the body; esp : one (as an ulcer) 
   with  the tissues ruptured or abraded and usu. with infection 2: a source 
   of pain or vexation : AFFLICTION 
3. sore av : SORELY