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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Jar \Jar\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Jarred}; p. pr & vb n.
{jarring}.] [Cf. OE charken to creak, AS cearcian to gnash,
F. jars a gander, L. garrire to chatter, prate, OHG. kerran
to chatter, croak, G. quarren to grumble, and E. jargon,
ajar.]
1. To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to
sound harshly or discordantly; as the notes jarred on my
ears.
When such strings jar, what hope of harmony ?
--Shak.
A string may jar in the best master's hand.
--Roscommon.
2. To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to
interfere; to quarrel; to dispute.
When those renowned noble peers Greece Through
stubborn pride among themselves did jar. --Spenser.
For orders and degrees Jar not with liberty, but
well consist. --Milton.
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