First Known Use: before 12th century
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yare
adjective \ˈyer, ˈyär\
Definition of YARE
1
archaic : set for action : ready
2
— 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
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