wares
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ware 1
(wâr)n.
1. An item that is offered for sale.
2. An attribute or ability, especially when regarded as an article of commerce: "Mathewson had displayed impressive wares with his fastball, big overhand curve and baffling 'fadeaway' (today known as a screwball)" (Stuart Miller).
ware 2
(wâr) Archaictr.v. wared, war·ing, wares
To beware of.
adj.
1. Watchful; wary.
2. Aware.
[Middle English waren, from Old English warian; see wer- in Indo-European roots. Adj., Middle English; see wary.]
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wares
(wɛəz)pl n
1. (Commerce) articles of manufacture considered as being for sale
2. (Commerce) any talent or asset regarded as a commercial or saleable commodity
3. (Ceramics) (Caribbean) earthenware
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wares
plural noun goods, produce, stock, products, stuff, commodities, merchandise, lines Vendors displayed their wares in baskets on the ground.
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أدوات، آنِيَه
varer
söluvara
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-ware
(weə) manufactured articles (made of a particular material). silverware/glassware.
wares noun plural articles for sale. a tradesman selling his wares.
warehouse noun a building in which goods are stored. a furniture warehouse.
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