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Lear
noun \ˈlir\
Definition of LEAR
: a legendary king of Britain and hero of Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear
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First Known Use of LEAR
13th century
Lear
biographical name \ˈlir\
Definition of LEAR
Edward 1812–1888 Eng. painter & nonsense poet
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