Topic: HOUSEHOLD
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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Origin: | ware 'goods' (11-20 centuries), from Old English waru |
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-ware
[in uncountable nouns]
[in uncountable nouns]1DFDH things made of a particular material, especially for use in the home : 
glassware (=glass bowls, glasses etc)silverware (=silver spoons, knives etc)
glassware (=glass bowls, glasses etc)silverware (=silver spoons, knives etc)2DF things used in a particular place for the preparation or serving of food : ovenware (=dishes for use in the oven) tableware (=plates, glasses, knives etc)
ovenware (=dishes for use in the oven)tableware (=plates, glasses, knives etc)3TDTD things used in operating a computer : software (=programs) shareware (=programs which can be shared via the Internet)
software (=programs)shareware (=programs which can be shared via the Internet)
