Arrear

Definition of Arrear

Ar`rear´

adv.

That which is behind in payment, or which remains unpaid, though due; esp. a remainder, or balance which remains due when some part has been paid; arrearage; - commonly used in the plural, as, arrears of rent, wages, or taxes.

For much I dread due payment by the Greeks
Of yesterday's arrear.

- Cowper.

I have a large arrear of letters to write.

- J. D. Forbes.

In arrear
behind; backward; behindhand; in debt.

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