noun
har
hah
noun
1
(archaic, dialectal) A hinge.
"The old gate swung on a rusted har."
interjection
1
A sound representing laughter, often mocking or sarcastic.
""Har, very funny," she said flatly."
How to Use Har
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dated word for a hinge, or a sarcastic laugh sound written out.
When to use it
The hinge sense is archaic and rarely used; the interjection is informal and often sarcastic.
Word Forms
hars plural
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Etymology
From Old English heorra ("hinge"), related to Dutch harre and Icelandic hjarri.