Definition

To place in the rear; to secure the rear of. [R.]

Other Definitions

This word also has 3 other definitions:

REAR (adjective)

Being behind, or in the hindmost part; hindmost; as, the rear rank of a company. Rear admiral, an officer in the navy, next in rank below a vice admir...

REAR (adverb)

Early; soon. [Prov. Eng.] Then why does Cuddy leave his cot so rear! Gay.

REAR (noun)

1. The back or hindmost part; that which is behind, or last on order; -- opposed to Ant: front. Nipped with the lagging rear of winter's frost. Milton...