'Poured' definitions:

Definition of 'Poured'

From: GCIDE
  • Pour \Pour\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Poured; p. pr. & vb. n. Pouring.] [OE. pouren, of uncertain origin; cf. W. bwrw to cast, throw, shed, bwrw gwlaw to rain.]
  • 1. To cause to flow in a stream, as a liquid or anything flowing like a liquid, either out of a vessel or into it; as, to pour water from a pail; to pour wine into a decanter; to pour oil upon the waters; to pour out sand or dust. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To send forth as in a stream or a flood; to emit; to let escape freely or wholly. [1913 Webster]
  • I . . . have poured out my soul before the Lord. --1 Sam. i. 15. [1913 Webster]
  • Now will I shortly pour out my fury upon thee. --Ezek. vii. 8. [1913 Webster]
  • London doth pour out her citizens ! --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Wherefore did Nature pour her bounties forth With such a full and unwithdrawing hand ? --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To send forth from, as in a stream; to discharge uninterruptedly. [1913 Webster]
  • Is it for thee the linnet pours his throat ? --Pope. [1913 Webster]

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