horary

adjective

ho·​ra·​ry ˈhȯr-ər-ē How to pronounce horary (audio)
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

Time Traveler
The first known use of horary was in 1632

Dictionary Entries Near horary

Cite this Entry

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

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