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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

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Shaking; disturbing; discordant.

“A jarring sound.”

Dryden.

Noun.

A shaking; a tremulous motion;

as, the

jarring

of a steamship, caused by its engines

Discord; a clashing of interests.

“Endless jarrings and immortal hate.”

Dryden.

ppr.

Shaking; making a harsh sound; discordant.

Noun.

A shaking; discord; dispute; collision.