YARELY

Etymology

Adverb

yarely (comparative more yarely, superlative most yarely)

(archaic) In a yare way.

Synonyms

• lithely

• lively

• quickly

• readily

• willingly

Anagrams

• yearly

Source: Wiktionary


Yare"ly, adv.

Definition: In a yare manner. [Obs.] Shak.

YARE

Yare, a. Etym: [OE. yare, ýaru, AS. gearu; akin to OS. garu, OHG. garo, G. gar, Icel. gerr perfect, görva quite, G. gerben to tan, to curry, OHG. garawen, garwen, to make ready. Cf. Carouse, Garb clothing, Gear, n.]

Definition: Ready; dexterous; eager; lively; quick to move. [Obs.] "Be yare in thy preparation." Shak. The lesser [ship] will come and go, leave or take, and is yare; whereas the greater is slow. Sir W. Raleigh.

Yare, adv.

Definition: Soon. [Obs.] Cursor Mundi.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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