| Front | ware |
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| Back | Word sets 1 2 3 Other dictionary examples -ware /weə $ wer/ suffix [in uncountable nouns] Date: 1300-1400 Origin: ware ‘goods’ (11-20 centuries), from Old English waru 1things made of a particular material, especially for use in the home: glassware (=glass bowls, glasses etc) silverware (=silver spoons, knives etc) 2things used in a particular place for the preparation or serving of food: ovenware (=dishes for use in the oven) tableware (=plates, glasses, knives etc) 3things used in operating a computer: software (=programs) shareware (=programs which can be shared via the Internet) |
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