Definitions for yareyɛər or, esp. for 1,2 , yɑr
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
yareyɛər or, esp. for 1,2 , yɑr(adj.)yar•er, yar•est.
quick; agile; lively.
(of a ship) quick to the helm; easily handled or maneuvered.
Category: Nautical, Navy
Archaic. ready; prepared. nimble; quick.
Ref: Also, yar (for defs. 1,2 ).
Origin of yare:
bef. 900; ME; OE gearu, gearo=ge-y - +earu ready; c. OS, OHG garo ready
yare′ly(adv.)
Wiktionary
yare(Adjective)
ready
yare(Adjective)
yar, lively, agile, handy
yare(Adjective)
Easily manageable and answering readily to the helm
Origin: From yare, ȝare, from gearu, from garwaz, from gʰrebʰ-. Cognate with gaar, gar, görr, gerr.
Webster Dictionary
Yare(noun)
ready; dexterous; eager; lively; quick to move
Yare(adverb)
soon
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