rear

rear n

aphetic form of arrear < OFr < L. ad, to + retro, backward.

  1. Back; hind side; part not obvious to view.

rear [-ed, -s] v

OE 'raise'.

  1. Raise; lift; elevate; fly high; bring to view.
  2. Imbue with life; endow with immortality; bring back from the dead.