Har, n.

n. [A-S. here, O. Sax. heri, O. H. Ger. heri, hari, N. H. Ger. heer, Goth. harjis. See Harold, Fries. Herold, O. H. Ger. Harisalt, leader of an army; Hareman, Harman, O. H. Ger. Hariman, Heriman, N. H. Ger. Hermann, man of the army, warrior; Herwin, friend of the army.] A syllable used in composition usually as a prefix, and signifying army; — occurring in various forms, as hare, her, and here.