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Early; soon. |
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The back or hindmost part; that which is behind, or last in
order; -- opposed to front. |
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Specifically, the part of an army or fleet which comes last,
or is stationed behind the rest. |
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Being behind, or in the hindmost part; hindmost; as, the rear
rank of a company. |
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To place in the rear; to secure the rear of. |
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To raise; to lift up; to cause to rise, become erect,
etc.; to elevate; as, to rear a monolith. |
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To erect by building; to set up; to construct; as, to rear
defenses or houses; to rear one government on the ruins of another. |
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To lift and take up. |
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To bring up to maturity, as young; to educate; to
instruct; to foster; as, to rear offspring. |
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To breed and raise; as, to rear cattle. |
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To rouse; to stir up. |
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To rise up on the hind legs, as a horse; to become erect. |
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