ware¹ (wâr)
n.

1. An article of commerce.
2. An immaterial asset or benefit, such as a service or personal accomplishment, regarded as an article of commerce.

[Middle English, from Old English waru, goods.]

ware² (wâr)
tr.v. Archaic, wared, war·ing, wares.
To beware of.

adj. Obsolete

1. Watchful; wary.
2. Aware.

[Middle English waren, from Old English warian. Adj., Middle English; see wary.]

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