Definition of "hare" in английский

noun

1. (countable) Any of several plant-eating mammals of the genus Lepus, similar to a rabbit, but larger and with longer ears.

2. (uncountable) The meat from this animal.

3. (countable) The player in a paperchase, or hare and hounds game, who leaves a trail of paper to be followed.

verb

1. (intransitive) To move swiftly.

verb

1. (obsolete) To excite; to tease, or worry; to harry.

adjective

1. (regional) Grey, hoary; grey-haired, venerable (of people).

   • a hare old man

2. (regional) Cold, frosty (of weather).

   • a hare day