ware

I. adjective Etymology: Middle English war, ware careful, aware, from Old English wær — more at wary Date: before 12th century 1. aware, conscious <

was ware of black looks cast at me — Mary Webb

> 2. archaic wary, vigilant II. transitive verb (wared; waring) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English warian; akin to Old High German biwarōn to protect, Old English wær aware Date: before 12th century to beware of ; avoid — used chiefly as a command to hunting animals III. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English waru; akin to Middle High German ware ware and probably to Sanskrit vasna price — more at venal Date: before 12th century 1. a. manufactured articles, products of art or craft, or farm produce ; goods — often used in combination <

tinware

> b. an article of merchandise 2. articles (as pottery or dishes) of fired clay <

earthenware

> 3. an intangible item (as a service or ability) that is a marketable commodity IV. transitive verb (wared; waring) Etymology: Middle English, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse verja (past participle varithr, varthr to clothe, invest, spend — more at wear Date: 14th century Scottish spend, expend