About The Word Lar
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What's The Definition Of Lar?Synonyms | Synonyms for Lar: Related Terms | Find terms related to Lar: See Also | Lar In Webster's Dictionary \Lar\, n.; pl. {Lares}, sometimes {Lars}. [L.] (Rom. Myth.)
A tutelary deity; a deceased ancestor regarded as a protector
of the family. The domestic Lares were the tutelar deities of
a house; household gods. Hence, Eng.: Hearth or dwelling
house.
Nor will she her dear Lar forget, Victorious by his
benefit. --Lovelace.
The Lars and Lemures moan with midnight plaint.
--Milton.
Looking backward in vain toward their Lares and lands.
--Longfellow.
\Lar\, n. (Zo["o]l.) A species of gibbon ({Hylobates lar}), found in Burmah. Called also {white-handed gibbon}. |
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