I. ˈjär verb
( jarred ; jar·ring )
Etymology: probably of imitative origin
Date: 1526
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to make a harsh or discordant sound
b. : to have a harshly disagreeable or disconcerting effect
c. : to be out of harmony ; specifically : bicker
2. : to undergo severe vibration
transitive verb
: to cause to jar: as
a. : to affect disagreeably : unsettle
b. : to make unstable or loose : shake
jar the ball free
• jar·ring·ly ˈjär-iŋ-lē adverb
II. noun
Date: 1537
1.
a. : a state or manifestation of discord or conflict
b. : a harsh grating sound
2.
a. : a sudden or unexpected shake
b. : an unsettling shock
c. : an unpleasant break or conflict in rhythm, flow, or transition
III. noun
Etymology: Middle French jarre, from Old Occitan jarra, from Arabic jarra earthen water vessel
Date: 1592
1. : a widemouthed container made typically of earthenware or glass
2. : as much as a jar will hold
• jar·ful -ˌfu̇l noun
IV. noun
Etymology: alteration of earlier char turn, from Middle English — more at chare
Date: 1674
archaic : the position of being ajar — usually used in the phrase on the jar