n. An annoyance to the ear. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The perpetual jangling of the chimes . . . is no small earsore &unr_;s. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ From Erase. ] 1. The act of erasing; a scratching out; obliteration. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. the place where something has been erased. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]