noun
Uncommon
lear
LEER
Lear (noun) means Knowledge or lore passed down as teaching; archaic or dialect term for learning. Example: “The old shepherd's lear came from decades on the hills.”
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Knowledge or lore passed down as teaching; archaic or dialect term for learning.
"The old shepherd's lear came from decades on the hills."
How to use lear
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old or dialect word for learning or lore, rarely used today outside Scots and northern English speech.
When to use it
Archaic or regional; not used in standard modern English.
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Word forms
- Plural
- lears
- Third person singular
- lears
- Past tense
- leared
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Etymology
From Old English lār, "lore" — the same root behind the modern words "learn" and "lore."
Rhymes for lear
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What does “lear” mean?
The word “lear” means knowledge or lore passed down as teaching; archaic or dialect term for learning. In plain terms, an old or dialect word for learning or lore, rarely used today outside Scots and northern English speech.
How do you pronounce “lear”?
“Lear” is pronounced LEER (/ˈlɪɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lear” in a sentence?
Here is “lear” used in a sentence: “The old shepherd's lear came from decades on the hills.”
What part of speech is “lear”?
“Lear” is a noun.
Where does the word “lear” come from?
The word “lear” comes from Old English. From Old English lār, "lore" — the same root behind the modern words "learn" and "lore.".
Is “lear” a common word?
“Lear” is an uncommon word in modern English.
