First Known Use: before 12th century
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1hoar
adjective \ˈhȯr\
Definition of HOAR
: hoary
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Origin of HOAR
Middle English hor, from Old English hār; akin to Old High German hēr hoary
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2hoar
noun
Definition of HOAR
: frost 1b
Origin of HOAR
Middle English hor hoariness, from hor, adjective
First Known Use: 1567
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