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English word origin

Etymology of arear

See arrear (adverb).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adv

Alternative spelling of arrear (“backward”).

verb

To raise or erect, to set up or stir up.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See arrear (adverb).

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