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gar
1[ gahr ]
noun
, plural (especially collectively) gar, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) gars.
gar
2[ gahr ]
verb (used with object)
, garred, gar·ring.
- Scot. to compel or force (someone) to do something.
- Scot. and North England Obsolete. to do, perform, or cause.
gar.
3abbreviation for
- garage.
G.A.R.
4abbreviation for
- Grand Army of the Republic.
gar
2/ ɡɑːr /
verb
- tr to cause or compel
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gar2
1250–1300; Middle English geren, garren, gairen < Old Norse gera to do, make; akin to Old English gearwian to prepare
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gar1
from Old Norse
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Example Sentences
"GAR Balks at Southern Flag in Parade," reported The Baltimore Sun.
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He's larned not to thry an' light his see-gar at th' ilicthric light.
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After lunch they all went off to the Rookery, which was at the other side of the park from Gar Wood.
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We have other places in the neighbourhood to show you quite as pretty as Gar Wood.
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In one pool at station C-1 hundreds of young buffalo and gar were observed.
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When bairns are young they gar their parents' heads ache; when they are auld they make their hearts break.
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