gare

American  

[gair] / gɛər /

noun

1. low-grade wool fibers from the legs of sheep.

---

Etymology

Origin of gare

1535–45; < Anglo-French, variant of Old French gard, jart

Example Sentences

The clock pointed to a quarter to six as Nicolas Pitou, composer, emerged from the gare du Nord, and lightly swinging the valise that contained his wardrobe, proceeded to the rue des Trois Frères.

From A Chair on the Boulevard by Merrick, Leonard

There was nothing to do till train-time, and that terrible walk to the gare.

From Seeing France with Uncle John by Warner, Anne

He explained that Knasterbart meant “a nasty fellow,” and that the French garce was gare, “a railway station!”

From Memoirs by Leland, Charles Godfrey

I do nod gare vor my bood, no.

From Berry And Co. by Yates, Dornford

I think you'll admire her, Frank; but, gare à vous, she's dangerous.

From Guy Livingstone; or, 'Thorough' by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)