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[[t]ɔr[/t]] unstressed [[t]ər[/t]]

conj.

1) fun (used to connect words, phrases, or clauses representing alternatives):

to be or not to be[/ex]

2) fun (used to connect alternative terms for the same thing):

the Hawaiian, or Sandwich, Islands[/ex]

3) fun (used in correlation):

Either we go now or wait till tomorrow[/ex]

4) fun (used to correct or rephrase what was previously said):

His autobiography, or rather memoirs, will be published soon[/ex]

5) cvb fun otherwise; or else:

Be here on time, or we'll leave without you[/ex]

6) cvb+pho logic the connective used in disjunction

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Etymology: 1150–1200; ME; cf. ay I, whether usage: See and/or, either II

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[[t]ɔr[/t]] prep. conj. archaic

brit.+brit. scot. before; ere

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Etymology: bef. 950; ME, OE ār soon III

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[[t]ɔr[/t]] n.

her the heraldic color yellow or gold

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Etymology: 1400–50; late ME < MF < L aurum gold