v. Obs. [OE. ateorian, f. A- pref. 1 + teorian to TIRE.] To become weary, cease, fail.

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c. 1000.  Ps. (Spl.), xi. 1 (Bosw.). Ateorode háliʓ.

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c. 1200.  Trin. Coll. Hom., 29. Vnwreste þu best ȝef þu wreche ne secst … ȝief mihte þe ne atiereð.

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