adj.
Pronunciation: ' yer, ' yär
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English gearu; akin to Old High German garo ready
Date: before 12th century
1 archaic : set for action : READY
2 or yar \ ' yär \ a : characterized by speed and agility : NIMBLE , LIVELY b : HANDY 1C , MANEUVERABLE
– yare adverb archaic
– yare · ly adverb archaic