2. To tick; to beat; to mark or tell off. [Obs.]

My thoughts are minutes, and with sighs they jar Their watches on

unto mine eyes.

Shak.

Jar, n. 1. A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh

sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds.

2. Clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight

disagreement.

And yet his peace is but continual jar.

Spenser.

Cease, cease these jars, and rest your minds in peace.

Shak.

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