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yare

adjective \ˈyer, ˈyär\

Definition of YARE

1
archaic :  set for action :  ready
2
or yar \ˈyär\
a :  characterized by speed and agility :  nimble, lively
b :  handy 1c, maneuverable
— yare adverb, archaic
— yare·ly adverb, archaic
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Origin of YARE

Middle English, from Old English gearu; akin to Old High German garo ready
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with YARE

ar, are, bar, barre, car, char, czar, far, gar, gnar, guar, jar, Lar, mar, moire, noir, our, par, parr, Parr, R, Saar, scar, spar, SPAR, star, tar, tahr

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