Lear

noun

ˈlir

: a legendary king of Britain and hero of Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Lear was in the 13th century

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“Lear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lear. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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Lear

ˈlir

Edward 1812–1888 English painter and nonsense poet

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