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yeared

What does yeared mean?

A Valleys pronunciation and form of 'heard', part of the dialect's playful reworking of the 'yer' sound.

"I yeared she'd moved to Cardiff."

Origin

South Wales dialect variant of 'heard'.

Frequently asked questions

What does yeared mean?
It's a South Wales Valleys form of 'heard', reflecting the dialect's distinctive pronunciation.
How do you use yeared?
You use it exactly like 'heard', as in 'I yeared she'd moved to Cardiff.'
Where does yeared come from?
It's a South Wales dialect variant of 'heard', part of the dialect's playful reworking of the 'yer' sound.
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