An Old English word (from the Latin aro, I plough), meaning "ploughing." It is used in the Authorized Version in Genesis 45:6; Exodus 34:21; 1 Samuel 8:12; Deuteronomy 21:4; Isaiah 30:24; but the Revised Version has rendered the original in these places by the ordinary word to plough or till.

Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ear.

2. (n.) A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff; -- also called head earing.

3. (n.) A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; -- also called reef earing.

4. (n.) A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.

5. (n.) Coming into ear, as corn.

6. (n.) A plowing of land.