ajar
The origin and history of ajar.
Etymology
From Middle English "on char," meaning "on the turn," from Old English cierr ("a turn"). Over time "on char" fused into the single word "ajar."
The origin and history of ajar.
From Middle English "on char," meaning "on the turn," from Old English cierr ("a turn"). Over time "on char" fused into the single word "ajar."
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