ETYM French saure, sore, sor; faucon sor a sore falcon. Related to Sorrel.
1. Tender to the touch; susceptible of pain from pressure.
2. (Figurative) Sensitive; tender; easily pained, grieved, or vexed.
3. Severe; afflictive; distressing.
Sorely
ETYM Old Eng. sor, sar, AS. sâr. Related to Sore.
(Homonym: soar).
An open skin infection.