資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Cheer \Cheer\ (ch[=e]r), n. [OE. chere face, welcome, cheer, OF.
   chiere, F. ch[`e]re, fr. LL. cara face, Gr. ? head; akin to
   Skr. [,c]iras, L. cerebrum brain, G. hirn, and E. cranium.]
   1. The face; the countenance or its expression. [Obs.]
      ``Sweat of thy cheer.'' --Wyclif.

   2. Feeling; spirit; state of mind or heart.

            Be of good cheer.                     --Matt. ix. 2.

            The parents . . . fled away with heavy cheer.
                                                  --Holland.

   3. Gayety; mirth; cheerfulness; animation.

            I have not that alacrity of spirit, Nor cheer of
            mind, that I was wont to have.        --Shak.

   1. That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness;
      provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment; as, a
      table loaded with good cheer.

   5. A shout, hurrah, or acclamation, expressing joy
      enthusiasm, applause, favor, etc.

            Welcome her, thundering cheer of the street.
                                                  --Tennyson.

   {Whzt cheer}? Now do you fare? What is there that is
      cheering?