n. An impetuous flood; a bore. See Eagre. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ From L. egerminare to sprout. ] To germinate. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

{ }, a. [ See Eager. ] Sharp; bitter; acid; sour. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The egre words of thy friend. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]