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Jar \Jar\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Jarred}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Jarring}.] [Cf. OE. charken to creak, AS. cearcian to gnash,
F. jars a gander, L. garrire to chatter, prate, OHG. kerran
to chatter, croak, G. quarren to grumble, and E. jargon,
ajar.]
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1. To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to
sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my
ears.
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When such strings jar, what hope of harmony ?
--Shak.
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A string may jar in the best master's hand.
--Roscommon.
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2. To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to
interfere; to quarrel; to dispute.
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When those renowned noble peers Greece
Through stubborn pride among themselves did jar.
--Spenser.
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For orders and degrees
Jar not with liberty, but well consist. --Milton.
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Jarring \Jar"ring\, a. [See {Jar.}]
Shaking; disturbing; discordant. "A jarring sound." --Dryden.
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Jarring \Jar"ring\ n.
1. A shaking; a tremulous motion; as, the jarring of a
steamship, caused by its engines.
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2. Discord; a clashing of interests. "Endless jarrings and
immortal hate." --Dryden.
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