ere

At an earlier time.

Before; sooner than.

Before

The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.

The external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle.

A police informant.

The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; skill or good taste in listening to music.

“a good ear for music”

The privilege of being kindly heard; favour; attention.

That which resembles in shape or position the ear of an animal; a prominence or projection on an object, usually for support or attachment; a lug; a handle.

“the ears of a tub, skillet, or dish;   The ears of a boat are outside kneepieces near the bow.”

An acroterium.

A crossette.

The fruiting body of a grain plant.

“He is in the fields, harvesting ears of corn.”