Etymology: Middle English arearen, areren, from Old English ārǣran (akin to Gothic urraisjan), from ā- (perfective prefix) + rǣran to rear, raise — more at abear, rear
a. : to set up : erect
b. : to raise in rank or status
II. \\əˈ-\ adverb
: in or to the rear
went arear for rest and rehabilitation
Useful english dictionary. 2012.