1. n.1 (esp. in comb.) things of the same kind, esp. ceramics, made usu. for sale (chinaware; hardware).
2 (usu. in pl.) a articles for sale (displayed his wares). b a person's skills, talents, etc.
3 ceramics etc. of a specified material, factory, or kind (Wedgwood ware; Delft ware).
Etymology: OE waru f. Gmc, perh. orig. 'object of care', rel. to WARE(3) 2. v.tr. (also 'ware) (esp. in hunting) look out for; avoid (usu. in imper.: ware hounds!).
Etymology: OE warian f. Gmc (as WARE(3)), & f. ONF warer 3. predic.adj. poet. aware.
Etymology: OE w{aelig}r f. Gmc: cf. WARD