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verb \ˈtär\
tarredtar·ringtars or tarres

Definition of TAR

transitive verb
: to urge to action —usually used with on

Variants of TAR

tar or tarre \ˈtär\

Origin of TAR

Middle English terren, tarren, from Old English tyrwan
First Known Use: before 12th century

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