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wear2

Syllabification: (wear)
Pronunciation: /we(ə)r/
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Definition of wear

verb (past and past participle wore)

[with object] Sailing
  • bring (a ship) about by turning its head away from the wind:Shannon gives the order to wear ship

Origin:

early 17th century: of unknown origin

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