Arear

adv, verb

adv, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To raise or erect, to set up or stir up. obsolete
Adverb
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of arrear (“backward”). alt-of, alternative

    "Ne ever did her eyesight turn arear"

Synonyms

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against the grainass backwardsasternawaybackbackward

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"Ne ever did her eyesight turn arear"

Etymology

See arrear (adverb).

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