JARRINGS
Noun
jarrings
plural of jarring
Source: Wiktionary
JARRING
Jar"ring, a. Etym: [See Jar.]
Definition: Shaking; disturbing; discordant. "A jarring sound." Dryden.
Jar"ring n.
1. A shaking; a tremulous motion; as, the jarring of a steamship,
caused by its engines.
2. Discord; a clashing of interests. "Endless jarrings and immortal
hate." Dryden.
JAR
Jar, n. Etym: [See Ajar.]
Definition: A turn. [Only in phrase.] On the jar, on the turn, ajar, as a
door.
Jar, n. Etym: [F. jarre, Sp. jarra, from Ar. jarrah ewer; cf. Pers.
jarrah.]
1. A deep, broad-mouthed vessel of earthenware or glass, for holding
fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes; as, a jar of
honey; a rose jar. Dryden.
2. The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar
of preserves. Bell jar, Leyden jar. See in the Vocabulary.
Jar, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Jarred; p. pr. & vb. n. jarring.] Etym: [Cf.
OE. charken to creak, AS. cearcian to gnash, F. jars a gander, L.
garrire to chatter, prate, OHG. kerran to chatter, croak, G. quarren
to grumble, and E. jargon, ajar.]
1. To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound
harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears.
When such strings jar, what hope of harmony Shak.
A string may jar in the best master's hand. Roscommon.
2. To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to
quarrel; to dispute.
When those renowned noble peers Greece Through stubborn pride among
themselves did jar. Spenser.
For orders and degrees Jar not with liberty, but well consist.
Milton.
Jar, v. t.
1. To cause a short, tremulous motion of, to cause to tremble, as by
a sudden shock or blow; to shake; to shock; as, to jar the earth; to
jar one's faith.
2. To tick; to beat; to mark or tell off. [Obs.]
My thoughts are minutes, and with sighs they jar Their watches on
unto mine eyes. Shak.
Jar, n.
1. A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound;
a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds.
2. Clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight
disagreement.
And yet his peace is but continual jar. Spenser.
Cease, cease these jars, and rest your minds in peace. Shak.
3. A regular vibration, as of a pendulum.
I love thee not a jar of the clock. Shak.
4. pl.
Definition: In deep well boring, a device resembling two long chain links,
for connecting a percussion drill to the rod or rope which works it,
so that the drill is driven down by impact and is jerked loose when
jammed.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition