yare
[adjective]
Synonyms: agile, active, brisk, brisky, catty, lively, nimble, sprightly, spry, volant

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yare adjective & adverb. [jɛ:] Now arch. & dial.
[Old English ġearu = Old Saxon garu (Dutch gaar done, dressed, clever), Old High German garo (German gar ready, prepared), Old Norse gǫrr, gorv ready-made, prompt, skilled from Germanic. Cf. GAR verb.]
A. adjective.
1. Ready, prepared. OE.

2. Alert, nimble, active, brisk, quick. ME.
b. Of a ship: moving lightly and easily; answering readily to the helm; easily manageable. LME.
b. adverb.
1. Without delay, promptly, immediately; soon. OE-E16.

2. Well, thoroughly; certainly, plainly. OE-E16.

3. Chiefly Nautical. Used as imper.: be quick! arch. E17.

■ yarely adverb = YARE adverb OE.

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