n. [ F. jarre, Sp. jarra, from Ar. jarrah ewer; cf. Pers. jarrah. ] 1. A deep, broad-mouthed vessel of earthenware or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes; as, a jar of honey; a rose jar. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar of preserves. [ 1913 Webster ]

Bell jar,
Leyden jar. See in the Vocabulary. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears. [ 1913 Webster ]

When such strings jar, what hope of harmony ? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

A string may jar in the best master's hand. Roscommon. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute. [ 1913 Webster ]

When those renowned noble peers Greece
Through stubborn pride among themselves did jar. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

For orders and degrees
Jar not with liberty, but well consist. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. 1. To cause a short, tremulous motion of, to cause to tremble, as by a sudden shock or blow; to shake; to shock; as, to jar the earth; to jar one's faith. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To tick; to beat; to mark or tell off. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

My thoughts are minutes, and with sighs they jar
Their watches on unto mine eyes. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight disagreement. [ 1913 Webster ]

And yet his peace is but continual jar. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

Cease, cease these jars, and rest your minds in peace. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A regular vibration, as of a pendulum. [ 1913 Webster ]

I love thee not a jar of the clock. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. pl. In deep well boring, a device resembling two long chain links, for connecting a percussion drill to the rod or rope which works it, so that the drill is driven down by impact and is jerked loose when jammed. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ See Ajar. ] A turn. [ Only in phrase. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

On the jar, on the turn, ajar, as a door. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ Pg., from the native name. ] (Zool.) A poisonous serpent of Brazil (Bothrops jararaca), about eighteen inches long, and of a dusky, brownish color, variegated with red and black spots. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To wet; to bemire. [ Prov. Eng. ] Halliwell. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ F., fem. of jardinier gardener. See Garden. ] 1. An ornamental stand or receptacle for plants, flowers, etc., used as a piece of decorative furniture in room. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Cookery) A preparation of mixed vegetables stewed in a sauce with savory herbs, etc.; also, a soup made in this way. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. [ F. jarde, jardon. ] (Far.) A callous tumor on the leg of a horse, below the hock. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ Cf. OSw. jerga to repeat angrily, to brawl, Icel. jarg tedious iteration, F. jargonner to talk jargon. See Jargon gabble. ] To emit a harsh or discordant sound. [ Obs. ] Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]