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lear
1[ leer ]
noun
Scot. and North England.
- learning; instruction; lesson.
Lear
2[ leer ]
noun
- Edward, 1812–88, English writer of humorous verse and landscape painter.
- (italics) King Lear.
Lear
/ ±ôɪə /
noun
- LearEdward18121888MEnglishWRITING: humorous writerARTS AND CRAFTS: painter Edward. 1812–88, English humorist and painter, noted for his illustrated nonsense poems and limericks
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“Gypsy†has been called the “King Lear†of musicals for the capstone tyrannical parent role it provides an actor of a certain age.
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But Ms Lear adds: "It can't be healthy though, can it?"
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Mason Lear had a three-run double.
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Trump’s interest in the center’s annual honors dates back to his first term in office when several honorees, including Norman Lear, said they would boycott the event if Trump were to attend.
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The epic scale of “King Lear†can engender reluctance in theatergoers.
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