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lar
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lar, n. [L.].
A tutelary deity; a deceased ancestor regarded as a protector of the family. The domestic Lares were the tutelar deities of a house; household gods. [1913 Webster]
"Nor will she her dear Lar forget,
Victorious by his benefit." [1913 Webster]
Victorious by his benefit." [1913 Webster]
"The Lars and Lemures moan with midnight plaint."
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"Looking backward in vain toward their Lares and lands."
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lar, n.
A species of gibbon (Hylobates lar ), found in Burmah. Called also white-handed gibbon . [1913 Webster]
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