arrear

  1. Adverb.  (obsolete) Towards the rear, backwards. (defdate, 14th-16th c.) .
  2. Adverb.  (obsolete) Behind time; overdue. (defdate, 15th-19th c.) .
  3. Noun.  Work to be done, obligation.
  4. Noun.  Unpaid debt.

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