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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
Other definitions 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
Other definitions for gar (3 of 4)
gar.
abbreviation
garage.
Other definitions for gar (4 of 4)
G.A.R.
abbreviation
Grand Army of the Republic.
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British Dictionary definitions for gar (1 of 2)
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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