Härd'y or Hare1, n.
n. An ironsmith's tool. Hare, in composition, signifies army. See HAR.
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Hardy
Hāre2, n.
n. [A-S. hara, Dan. & Sw. hare, Icel. héri, O. H. Ger. haso, N. H. Ger. hase, D. haas, allied to Skr. çaca, from çac, to leap, spring.] 1. (Zoöl.) A rodent of the genus Lepus, having long hind legs, a short tail, and a divided upper lip. It is a timid animal, moves swiftly by leaps, and is remarkable for its fecundity. A brace of greyhounds Having the fearful flying hare in sight. Shak. 2. (Astron.) A constellation situated directly under Orion.
Hâre3, v. t.
v. t. [O. Fr. harer, harier, to stir up, provoke, O. H. Ger. harēn, to cry out.] To excite, tease, and harass, or worry; to harry. [Obs.] Locke.