GAIR


Meaning of GAIR in English

I. ˈgār noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English (northern dialect) gare, from Old English gāra — more at gore

Scotland : gore II 1a

II. adjective

( -er/-est )

Etymology: of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse gerr greedy; probably akin to Old Norse gjarn eager, greedy — more at yearn

1. Scotland : greedy , covetous

2. Scotland : parsimonious , stingy

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