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Meaning of AJAR

Pronunciation:  u'jâr

 
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \A*jar"\, adv. [OE. on char ajar, on the turn; AS. cerr,
    cyrr, turn, akin to G. kehren to turn, and to D. akerre. See
    {Char}.]
    Slightly turned or opened; as, the door was standing ajar.
    
  2. \A*jar"\, adv. [Pref. a- + jar.]
    In a state of discord; out of harmony; as, he is ajar with
    the world.
    
 
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