The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

stare \stare\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. stared (st[^a]rd); p. pr. &
   vb. n. staring.] [AS. starian; akin to LG. & D. staren,
   OHG. star[=e]n, G. starren, Icel. stara; cf. Icel. stira,
   Dan. stirre, Sw. stirra, and G. starr stiff, rigid, fixed,
   Gr. stereo`s solid (E. stereo-), Skr. sthira firm, strong.
   [root]166. Cf. Sterile.]
   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.
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            For ever upon the ground I see thee stare.
                                                  --Chaucer.
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            Look not big, nor stamp, nor stare, nor fret.
                                                  --Shak.
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   2. To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence,
      color, or brilliancy; as, staring windows or colors.
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   3. To stand out; to project; to bristle. [Obs.]
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            Makest my blood cold, and my hair to stare. --Shak.
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            Take off all the staring straws and jags in the
            hive.                                 --Mortimer.
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   Syn: To gaze; to look earnestly. See Gaze.
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