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Definitions

1. 1.
   to rear (to rise up on the hind legs)
2. 2.
   colloquialto rear (to assume a near-vertical position)
3. 3.
   colloquialto strongly oppose something and not do what was expected of one in a given situation
4. 4.
   colloquialto stand on end (to stand erect, bristle, especially from fear)

No etymology recorded for this word.