STARE (2)

stare (2). Stare, n. a fixed or wild look, a bird

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Stare, v. i. [imp. & p. p. @Stared (@stârd); p. pr. & vb. n. @Staring.] [[AS. starian; akin to LG. & D. staren, OHG. starēn, G. starren, Icel. stara; cf. Icel. stira, Dan. stirre, Sw. stirra, and G. starr stiff, rigid, fixed, Gr. στερεόσ solid (E. stereo-), Skr. sthira firm, strong. √166. Cf. Sterile.]] 1. 1. To look with fixed eyes wide open, as through fear, wonder, surprise, impudence, etc.; to fasten an earnest and prolonged gaze on some object.
For ever upon the ground I see thee stare. Chaucer. Look not big, nor stamp, nor stare, nor fret. Shak. 2. 2. To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, color, or brilliancy; as, staring windows or colors.
3. 3. To stand out; to project; to bristle.
Makest my blood cold, and my hair to stare. Shak. Take off all the staring straws and jags in the hive. Mortimer. Syn. — To gaze; to look earnestly. See Gaze.