What is the meaning of -ware?

Used to form nouns denoting, collectively, items made from a particular substance.

Used to form nouns denoting, collectively, items made in a particular place.

Used to form nouns denoting, collectively, items of a particular kind or for a particular use.

Used to form mass nouns denoting specific classes of computer software, based on use, function, or method of distribution.

suffix denoting inhabitants or residents of a place

Source: wiktionary.org

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