hare

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

HARE, noun A quadruped of the genus Lepus, with long ears, a short tail, soft hair, and a divided upper lip. It is a timid animal, often hunted for sport or for its flesh, which is excellent food. It moves by leaps, and is remarkable for its fecundity. 1. A constellation. HARE, verb transitive To fright, or to excite, tease and harass, or worry. [Not used. See Harry.]
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