hare

Any of several plant-eating animals of the family Leporidae, especially of the genus Lepus, similar to a rabbit, but larger and with longer ears.

The player in a paperchase, or hare and hounds game, who leaves a trail of paper to be followed.

To move swiftly.

To excite; to tease, or worry; to harry.

Grey, hoary; grey-haired, venerable (of people).

“a hare old man”

Cold, frosty (of weather).

“a hare day”