yare

adjective

ˈyer  ˈyär 

1

archaic : set for action : ready

2

or yar

ˈyär 

a

: characterized by speed and agility : nimble, lively

b

: handy sense 1c, maneuverable

yare adverb archaic

yarely adverb archaic

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English gearu; akin to Old High German garo ready

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1