Obs. rare. Also collire. [a. F. collyre, OF. collire (12th c.), ad. L. collȳrium, -īrium.] = COLLYRIUM 1.
1562. Bulleyn, Bk. Simples, 59 b. Good to bee put in Collires for sore iyen.
1578. Lyte, Dodoens, II. lxxxix. 270. Collyres, and medicines prepared to quicken the sight.
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Collyr, Collyry.
