·adj Early.
II. Rare ·superl Thinly scattered; dispersed.
III. Rare ·superl Not frequent; seldom met with or occurring; unusual; as, a rare event.
IV. Rare ·superl Of an uncommon nature; unusually excellent; valuable to a degree seldom found.
V. Rare ·superl Nearly raw; partially cooked; not thoroughly cooked; underdone; as, rare beef or mutton.
VI. Rare ·superl Characterized by wide separation of parts; of loose texture; not thick or dense; thin; as, a rare atmosphere at high elevations.