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tare1 definition

tare (ter)

noun

  1. any of several vetches, esp. the common vetch (Vicia sativa)
  2. the seed of any of these plants
  3. Bible a noxious weed thought to be darnel: Matt. 13:25-40

Etymology: ME, small seed, vetch < or akin to MDu tarwe, wheat < IE base *derwā-, kind of grain > Sans drvā, millet grass: used in ME and Early ModE versions of N.T. to transl. LL(Ec) zizania, darnel

tare2 definition

tare (ter)

noun

  1. the weight of a container, wrapper, vehicle, etc. deducted from the total weight to determine the weight of the contents or load
  2. the deduction of this

Etymology: LME < MFr < It tara, prob. < Ar ṭaraḥa, to reject, throw, cast

transitive verb tared, taring tar′·ing

to find out, allow for, or mark the tare of
tare3 definition

tare (ter)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

Dialectal, Archaic tear

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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