BARE

I. adjective (~r; ~st) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English bær; akin to Old High German bar naked, Lithuanian basas ~foot Date: before 12th century 1. lacking a natural, usual, or appropriate covering, b. lacking clothing , ~headed , lacking any tool or weapon , open to view ; exposed , 3. unfurnished or scantily supplied , destitute , 4. having nothing left over or added , mere , devoid of amplification or adornment , worthless , ~ness noun Synonyms: see: ~ II. transitive verb (~d; baring) Date: before 12th century to make or lay ~ ; uncover , see: bear