Lares - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Lar \Lar\, n.; pl. Lares, sometimes Lars. [L.] (Rom. Myth.) A tutelary deity; a deceased ancestor regarded as a protector of the family. The domesticLares : were the tutelar deities of a house; household gods. Hence, Eng.: Hearth or dwelling house.

Nor will she her dear Lar forget, Victorious by his benefit. --Lovelace.

The Lars and Lemures moan with midnight plaint. --Milton.

Looking backward in vain toward their Lares and lands. --Longfellow.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Lares : \La"res\, n. pl. See 1st Lar.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Example Usage of Lares

NIRVANIZADO: es tan temprano por estos Lares que no se encuentra naaaada de vida?!?!?? mucho noctámbulos por lo visto...
cavecane: @andresortizm hellloooooooooo...como estan por esos Lares???? Un abrazo
PACHUCALBUR: @lajosa Oye un mensaje de Clássico Pachuca me dice que el 18 estarás por estos Lares... yo sé que dijiste que en tu my space dice pero no!
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