I think that "tare" is a very old word relating to waste or extra weight that has to be subtracted from the weight of the desired product.

The Parable of the Tares ... King James Bible Study
... roots have grown together. At the harvest the reapers will separate the tares FIRST
and burn them. Do you understand the parable of the tares? We will move ...
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