~ 1
■ noun
1》 the back or hindmost part of something.
2》 (also ~ end ) informal a person's buttocks.
■ adjective at the back.
Phrases
bring up the ~
1》 be at the very end of a queue.
2》 come last in a race.
Origin
ME from OFr. rere , based on L. retro 'back'.
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~ 2
■ verb
1》 bring up and care for (a child).
↘(of an animal) care for (young) until fully grown.
↘breed and raise (animals).
↘grow or cultivate (plants).
2》 (of an animal) raise itself upright on its hind legs.
↘ archaic set or lift upright.
3》 (of a building, mountain, etc.) extend or appear to extend to a great height.
4》 ( ~ up ) show anger or irritation.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
OE rran 'set upright, construct, elevate', of Gmc origin; related to raise and rise .