horary

adjective

ho·ra·ry ˈhȯr-ər-ē

ˈhär-

: of or relating to an hour

also : hourly

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin horarius, from Latin hora hour — more at hour

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of horary was in 1632

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“Horary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horary. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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