eyewater

[ ahy-waw-ter, ahy-wot-er ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. natural tears or a watery discharge from the eye.
2. a lotion for the eyes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of eyewater¹

First recorded in 1580–90; eye + water

Example Sentences

An invaluable eyewater for weak eyes and all kinds of sore and inflamed eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

I do not recommend its use as eyewater, though an old farmer assures me it has undoubted virtues when thus applied.

From Project Gutenberg