yarer

adjective, yar·er, yar·est.

1. quick; agile; lively.
2. (of a ship) quick to the helm; easily handled or maneuvered.
3. Archaic.
   1. ready; prepared.
   2. nimble; quick.

adjective yarer or yarest

1. archaic, or dialect ready, brisk, or eager
2. (of a vessel) answering swiftly to the helm; easily handled

adverb

3. obsolete readily or eagerly

adj.“ready, prepared,” Old English gearo “ready,” related to gearwe “clothing, dress” (see gear (n.)). Cf. Dutch gaar “done, dressed;” Old High German garo “ready, prepared, complete.”