Definition of Lear

1. Noun. British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888).

Exact synonyms: Edward Lear
Generic synonyms: Artist, Creative Person, Humorist, Humourist

2. Noun. The hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who was betrayed and mistreated by two of his scheming daughters.
Exact synonyms: King Lear
Generic synonyms: Character, Fictional Character, Fictitious Character

Definition of Lear

1. v. t. To learn. See Lere, to learn.

2. n. Lore; lesson.

3. a. See Leer, a.

4. n. An annealing oven. See Leer, n.

Definition of Lear

1. Noun. (context: now Scotland) Something learned; a lesson. ¹

2. Noun. (context: now Scotland) Learning, lore; doctrine. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive archaic and Scotland) To teach. ¹

4. Verb. (intransitive archaic) To learn. ¹

5. Noun. (alternative form of lehr) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lear

1. learning [n -S] - See also: learning

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lear

leapfrogging
leapfrogs
leapful
leapfuls
leaping
leaping-house
leaping house
leapingly
leapings
leapling
leaplings
leaprous
leaps
leaps and bounds
leapt
lear (current term)
leare
leared
leares
learier
leariest
learing
learn
learn'd
learn the hard way
learn the ropes
learnabilities
learnability
learnable
learne

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