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English word origin

Etymology of gnar

Inherited from Old English gnyrran.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

To snarl or growl.

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

Inherited from Old English gnyrran.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Snow or an ocean wave.

adj

Gnarly.

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

Clipping of gnarly.

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