Associations to the word «Arrear»

Wiktionary

ARREAR, adverb. (obsolete) Towards the rear, backwards. [14th-16th c.]
ARREAR, adverb. (obsolete) Behind time; overdue. [15th-19th c.]
ARREAR, noun. Work to be done, obligation.
ARREAR, noun. Unpaid debt.

Wise words

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