veer

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1veer

verb \ˈvir\

Definition of VEER

transitive verb
: to let out (as a rope)

Origin of VEER

Middle English veren, of Low German or Dutch origin; akin to Middle Dutch vieren to slacken, Middle Low German vīren
First Known Use: 15th century

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