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re: Aye, she was mghty yare (archaic 'yar') . . .
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yare
Pronunciation: 'yar, 'yer, 'yär
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English gearu; akin to Old High German garo ready

Pre-12th century
1 archaic : set for action : READY

2 or yar /'yär/
a): characterized by speed and agility : NIMBLE, LIVELY
b): HANDY, MANEUVERABLE

- yare adverb, archaic
- yare·ly adverb, archaic

Since seeing the flick ages ago, I had considered naming a ship the Mighty Yar -- perhaps in a story...

Cheers, Tech1,
Dan

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