arrear

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Synonyms: arear, arrer

Antonyms: arear, arrer

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Adverb

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} Towards the [[rear]], [[backwards]]. {{defdate|14th|16th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} Behind time; [[overdue]]. {{defdate|15th|19th c.}}

Noun

1. Work to be done, [[obligation]].
2. Unpaid [[debt]].
3. That which is in the [[rear]] or [[behind]].

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