gar
1[ gahr ]
/ gɑr /
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noun, plural (especially collectively) gar, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) gars.
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Origin of gar
11755–65, Americanism; shortened form of garfish
Words nearby gar
gapper, gap phenomenon, gapping, gap-toothed, gap year, gar, garage, garage band, garageman, garage sale, garaging
Definition for gar (2 of 4)
gar2
[ gahr ]
/ gɑr /
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.
Origin of gar
21250–1300; Middle English geren, garren, gairen<Old Norse gera to do, make; akin to Old English gearwian to prepare
Definition for gar (3 of 4)
gar.
abbreviation
garage.
Definition for gar (4 of 4)
G.A.R.
abbreviation
Grand Army of the Republic.
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British Dictionary definitions for gar (2 of 2)
gar2
/ (ɡɑːr) /
verb
(tr) Scot to cause or compel
Word Origin for gar
from Old Norse
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