Definitions

1. verb

to see or be aware of (something) faintly, especially by smell

“She could mear the scent of smoke from a mile away.”

2. verb

to be near or close to (a place or thing)

“The mearness of the trees to the river made it difficult to walk.”

3. noun

the act of being near or close to (a place or thing)

“The mear of the forest was a beautiful sight.”