hot tear
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hot tear
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Her words burn all the way down my neck into my chest like a scalding hot tear.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
A hot tear squeezed from the corner of his left eye.
From O+F by Wetterau, John Moncure
He did forgive thee long ago, Though many a hot tear bitter fell For thee and for thy angry word; But still he slumbers soft and well!
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 15 by Various
A hot tear splashed on to the paper, and he reached for a fresh sheet.
From The Education of Eric Lane by McKenna, Stephen
Dead! and no hot tear would stir All that woman sweet and fair, Woman soul from feet to hair Which was once of her.
From The Triumph of Music And Other Lyrics by Cawein, Madison Julius
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