n.
Pronunciation: ' h ī (- ə )r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hy ̄ r; akin to Old Saxon h ū ria hire
Date: before 12th century
1 a : payment for the temporary use of something b : payment for labor or personal services : WAGES
2 a : the act or an instance of hiring b : the state of being hired : EMPLOYMENT
3 British : RENTAL ― often used attributively
4 : one who is hired <starting wage for the new hire s >
– for hire also on hire : available for use or service in return for payment