ard

n. a simple, ancient type of plough that is pulled through the soil to make a shallow line.

n. a primitive agricultural implement consisting of a spike or share dragged through the soil to create a furrow without turning the earth over.

“The museum displayed an ancient ard used by farmers thousands of years ago.”

“Archaeological evidence suggests that the ard was the primary tool for soil preparation in this region before the introduction of the mouldboard plough.”

Technical

adj. a slang way to say 'all right' or 'okay', often used in Philadelphia.

adj. a regional slang contraction of 'all right', functioning as a predicate adjective to indicate agreement or an acceptable state.

“The food at that new place was ard, but I probably won't go back.”

“He told his friends the movie was ard, implying it met his basic expectations without being particularly impressive or memorable.”

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interj. a short way to say 'all right' when you agree with someone.

interj. a contraction of 'all right' used as an utterance to express assent, agreement, or acknowledgement.

“"I'll meet you at the park in ten minutes." "Ard, see you then."”

“When the coach suggested a change in the practice schedule, the players simply responded with a collective 'ard' and headed to the locker room.”

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